snap decisions

[/snæp dɪˈsɪʒənz/]
noun phrasepl: snap decisions
decisões impulsivas
1. quick decisions made without careful thought or consideration; hasty judgments made in a moment
He made a snap decision to quit his job without thinking about the consequences.
Ele tomou uma decisão impulsiva de sair do emprego sem pensar nas consequências.
2. immediate choices made instinctively or on the spur of the moment
Snap decisions in emergency situations can be life-saving.
Decisões impulsivas em situações de emergência podem salvar vidas.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, snap decisions are generally viewed with caution in professional and financial contexts, though they are sometimes valued in emergency situations. The term reflects a modern concern about impulsivity in decision-making, influenced by psychological and business literature emphasizing deliberate planning.
NYC Slang
off-the-cuff decision; gut call
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hasty decisionsimpulsive decisionsrash decisionsspur-of-the-moment decisionsquick decisions
Antonyms / Antônimos
deliberate decisionscalculated decisionswell-thought-out decisionsconsidered decisions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisões impulsivas
most common and widely understood term
General Brazilian
decisões precipitadas
formal alternative, emphasizing hasty nature
Colloquial Brazilian
decisões de repente
informal, emphasizing the sudden nature
Portugal
decisões precipitadas
preferred in formal contexts; 'impulsivas' also used

Related Words

impulseintuitionhastinessspontaneityjudgment

Related Idioms & Phrases

act on impulse
jump the gun
play it by ear
go with your gut
make a hasty decision
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