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impulsive conduct

[ɪmˈpʌlsɪv ˈkɒndʌkt]
noun phrasepl: impulsive conducts
conduta impulsiva
1. behavior or actions performed without prior thought, planning, or consideration of consequences; acting on sudden urges or desires
His impulsive conduct at the meeting embarrassed his colleagues.
Sua conduta impulsiva na reunião envergonhou seus colegas.
2. a pattern of spontaneous, uncontrolled behavior driven by immediate emotions or instincts rather than rational deliberation
The teenager's impulsive conduct resulted in several disciplinary actions.
A conduta impulsiva do adolescente resultou em várias ações disciplinares.
NYC Slang
acting out / doing something on a whim
Synonyms
rash behaviorhasty actionspontaneous behaviorunthinking conductprecipitate action
Antonyms
deliberate conductmeasured behaviorcautious actionthoughtful conductcalculated behavior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conduta impulsiva
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
atitude impulsiva
alternative common usage
São Paulo
comportamento impulsivo
more formal alternative
Portugal
conduta impulsiva
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

act on impulse
fly off the handle
shoot from the hip
follow one's gut
act without thinking
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