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impulsiveness

[/ɪmˈpʌlsɪvnəs/]
noun
impulsividade
1. The quality of acting or speaking without careful consideration; tendency to act on sudden urges or emotions
His impulsiveness often got him into trouble at work.
Sua impulsividade frequentemente o metia em problemas no trabalho.
2. The characteristic of making decisions quickly without thinking through consequences
She regretted her purchase, attributing it to a moment of impulsiveness.
Ela se arrependeu da compra, atribuindo-a a um momento de impulsividade.
Synonyms
spontaneityrashnesshastinessprecipitancyimpetuousness
Antonyms
carefulnessdeliberationthoughtfulnesscautionprudence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impulsividade
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
impulsividade
Common usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
impulsividade
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

act on impulse
follow one's heart
rush into something
on a whim
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