impulsive — acting or done without forethought; characterized by sudden urges or desires
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: acting or done without forethought; characterized by sudden urges or desires
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
Korean meaning: 충동적인, 성급한, 깊이 생각하지 않고 행동하는
Korean pronunciation: 임**펄**시브
Example Sentences
- Sarah's impulsive decision to dye her hair bright pink at 2 AM resulted in some very interesting job interviews.
- His impulsive nature often led him to book flights to random countries without any planning.
- The impulsive shopper left the mall with 17 pairs of shoes and a serious case of buyer's remorse.
impulsive
ADJECTIVE//ɪmˈpʌlsɪv//
acting or done without forethought; characterized by sudden urges or desires
acting or done without forethought; characterized by sudden urges or desires
Compulsive habits turn repulsive, triggering impulsive destruction!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 시작된 이 단어는 '밀어내다, 추진하다'라는 의미의 'impellere'에서 유래되었습니다. 마치 내면의 힘이 우리를 앞으로 밀어내듯이 충동적으로 행동하게 만든다는 개념입니다.
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📝Examples
“Sarah's impulsive decision to dye her hair bright pink at 2 AM resulted in some very interesting job interviews.”
“His impulsive nature often led him to book flights to random countries without any planning.”
“The impulsive shopper left the mall with 17 pairs of shoes and a serious case of buyer's remorse.”
“Children are naturally more impulsive than adults because their frontal cortex is still developing.”
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