impulsiveness

IPA/ɪmˈpʌlsɪvnəs/
IPA/ɪmˈpʌlsɪvnəs/

impulsiveness — 名詞

1. the tendency to do things suddenly and without careful thought, often leading to

1.名詞B2
釋義

衝動；衝動性

未經思考就行動的傾向

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.

例句

Kevin regretted his impulsiveness after spending half his savings on a vintage guitar he had never played.

Kevin 把一半積蓄花在一把從未彈過的復古吉他後，對自己的衝動懊悔不已。

collocation: regret + one's impulsiveness

Astrid's impulsiveness in relationships often left her feeling hurt and confused a few weeks later.

Astrid 在感情上的衝動，常常幾週後讓她感到受傷和困惑。

pattern: impulsiveness + in + noun

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌I acted with impulsiveness when I bought the car.
✅I acted on impulse when I bought the car.
💡'impulsiveness' is a trait, not a momentary action; use 'impulse' for a single act.
❌He has much impulsiveness.
✅He has a lot of impulsiveness.
💡'impulsiveness' is uncountable; it cannot follow 'much' in affirmative statements.