impulsiveness
impulsiveness — noun
1. the tendency to do things suddenly and without careful thought, often leading to
the tendency to do things suddenly and without careful thought, often leading to actions you later wish you had not taken — for example, quitting a job on a bad day or buying something expensive you do not really need.
Kevin regretted his impulsiveness after spending half his savings on a vintage guitar he had never played.
collocation: regret + one's impulsiveness
Astrid's impulsiveness in relationships often left her feeling hurt and confused a few weeks later.
pattern: impulsiveness + in + noun
The young man's impulsiveness got him into trouble when he shouted at the coach during the match.
Beatrix learned to control her impulsiveness by taking three deep breaths before making any major decision.
Brandon's impulsiveness led him to buy a plane ticket to a festival he could not attend.
- impulsivity
more clinical or technical term, often used in psychology and medicine
- rashness
emphasises the reckless, dangerous aspect of acting without thought
- spontaneity
positive or neutral; does not carry the implication of negative consequences
- caution
careful behaviour that avoids unnecessary risk
- deliberation
the quality of thinking something through before acting
- self-control
the ability to hold back an immediate urge
文法句型
impulsiveness + in + noun/gerund
impulsiveness + of + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Frequently used with possessive determiners (his impulsiveness, her impulsiveness, their impulsiveness). Often appears in contexts of regret or negative consequences.