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irreflexivo

[i.ʁe.flek.ˈsi.vʊ]
adjectivemasculinepl: irreflexivos
unreflective; thoughtless; impulsive
1. lacking reflection or careful thought; acting without considering consequences
His irreflexive response to the criticism showed his immaturity.
Sua resposta irreflexiva à crítica demonstrou sua imaturidade.
2. in philosophy, not characterized by reflexivity; unable to reflect upon itself
An irreflexive relation does not relate any element to itself.
Uma relação irreflexiva não relaciona nenhum elemento a si mesmo.
3. acting on impulse without deliberation
The irreflexive decision led to unexpected consequences.
A decisão irreflexiva levou a consequências inesperadas.
NYC Slang
thoughtless; acting without thinking it through
Synonyms
impensadoimpulsivoprecipitadoirrefletidoinconscientedescuidado
Antonyms
reflexivopensadodeliberadoponderadocautelosoconsciente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
irreflexivo
standard usage; common in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
irreflexivo
standard usage; frequently used in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
irreflexivo
standard usage; also used as 'irrefletido' as an alternative form

Related Idioms & Phrases

agir de forma irreflexiva
comportamento irreflexivo
decisão irreflexiva
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