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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
spontaneity
rashness
hastiness
precipitancy
impetuousness
Antonyms
carefulness
deliberation
thoughtfulness
caution
prudence
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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