impulsive
gb/ɪmpˈʌlsɪv/ us/ɪmpˈʌlsɪv/
B2
Английский
Значения
0 значений
adjective
B2
property
1
acting without thinking first
If you are impulsive, you do things suddenly without thinking.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is impulsive
Частая ошибка:
Do not confuse impulsive (sudden actions) with compulsive (hard to stop; repeated behavior).
Синонимы
rash (Emphasizes poor judgment and likely bad results.)
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spontaneous (More positive; suggests natural, lively action rather than carelessness.)
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impetuous (More formal; suggests acting quickly and forcefully.)
Антонимы
cautious (Careful about risks and consequences.)
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thoughtful (Considers things carefully before acting.)
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deliberate (Planned and done with intention, not sudden.)
Коллокации
impulsive person
|impulsive behavior
|impulsive reaction
|impulsive actions
|an impulsive nature
|impulsive tendencies
|impulsive outburst
|impulsive decision-making
|impulsive shopper
|impulsive spending
Темы
personality
|behavior
|emotions
Примеры
- He’s impulsive and often says things he later regrets.
- As a teenager, she could be impulsive and quick to argue.
- Impulsive drivers are more likely to take unnecessary risks on the road.
Примеры для изучающих
- My brother is impulsive.
- I can be impulsive when I’m excited.
adjective
B2
property
2
done suddenly without planning
An impulsive decision or action happens suddenly, without planning.
Модель употребления:
an impulsive [decision/buy/purchase/move]
Частая ошибка:
Impulsive usually implies not enough thought; it is often negative, unlike spontaneous, which can be neutral or positive.
Синонимы
unplanned (Neutral; focuses on lack of planning, not personality.)
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spur-of-the-moment (Informal; highlights doing something suddenly because you feel like it.)
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hasty (Suggests being too fast and not careful enough.)
Антонимы
planned (Arranged in advance.)
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careful (Done with attention to detail and consequences.)
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considered (Thought about seriously before deciding.)
Коллокации
impulsive decision
|impulsive purchase
|impulsive buy
|impulsive choice
|impulsive move
|impulsive act
|impulsive remark
|impulsive trip
|impulsive text
|impulsive apology
Темы
daily_life
|shopping
|decisions
Примеры
- Buying the laptop was an impulsive decision, and she returned it the next day.
- He made an impulsive comment that hurt her feelings.
- The road trip started as an impulsive idea after dinner.
Примеры для изучающих
- It was an impulsive purchase.
- I sent an impulsive message.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
impulsive
IPA
GB/ɪmpˈʌlsɪv/
US/ɪmpˈʌlsɪv/
Слоги и ударение
im - puls - ive (3 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (puls)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: impulsive
Родственные слова
Core family
Related words
impulsivity
noun
Выражения
act on impulse
1/ˈækt ˈɔn ˈɪmpʌls/
fixed phrase
do something without planning
To do something suddenly because you feel like it, without thinking about it first.
Примеры
- She acted on impulse and booked a ticket to Rome.
- He often acts on impulse when shopping.
act on impulse
1/ˈækt ˈɔn ˈɪmpʌls/
fixed phrase
do something suddenly
To act on impulse means to do something without thinking first.
Примеры
- He tends to act on impulse when he’s angry.
- Try not to act on impulse—sleep on it and decide tomorrow.
- If you act on impulse, you may miss important details.
impulse buy
1/ˈɪmpʌls bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
buy without planning
To impulse buy means to buy something suddenly, without planning.
Примеры
- I didn’t need it—I just impulse bought it at the checkout.
- Stores place small items near the register to encourage people to impulse buy.
- He tends to impulse buy gadgets when they’re on sale.
impulse control
1/ˈɪmpʌls kəntɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
ability to resist urges
Impulse control is the ability to stop yourself from acting suddenly.
Примеры
- He’s working on impulse control, especially when he’s stressed.
- Poor impulse control can lead to risky decisions.
- The program teaches kids strategies for better impulse control.
on impulse
1/ˈɔn ˈɪmpʌls/
fixed phrase
without planning or thinking
If you do something on impulse, you do it suddenly without planning.
Примеры
- I bought the tickets on impulse and worried about the cost later.
- Don’t quit your job on impulse—think it through first.
- She cut her hair on impulse after a bad day.