impulsively

impulsively — adverb

1. acting or speaking on a sudden wish or feeling, without stopping to think about

1.副詞B2
釋義

acting or speaking on a sudden wish or feeling, without stopping to think about the result first

例句

Aiko impulsively bought a bright yellow jacket she did not need.

collocation: impulsively buy [item not needed]

The young couple impulsively decided to fly to Japan that same night.

collocation: impulsively decide to [do something]

同義詞
  • spontaneously

    more positive in tone, suggesting naturalness rather than poor judgment

  • rashly

    stronger negative connotation, implying the action was unwise or reckless

  • hastily

    focuses on speed and lack of time taken, not necessarily on emotional impulse

  • recklessly

    strongest level, implying disregard for danger or serious harm

反義詞

用法筆記

Commonly modifies verbs of action, decision, or speech such as buy, decide, speak, act, react, and respond. The adverb often appears before the verb (impulsively bought) or at the end of the clause (spoke impulsively). Using it usually suggests mild criticism or later regret.

常見錯誤

❌She compulsively bought the dress without thinking.
✅She impulsively bought the dress without thinking.
💡'compulsively' describes a repetitive, uncontrollable urge, while 'impulsively' is about a single unplanned act.
❌He spontaneously quit his job on a bad review.
✅He impulsively quit his job after one bad review.
💡'spontaneously' has a positive feel of naturalness; 'impulsively' better fits an unwise, hasty decision.