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impulsively

 

[ ษชmหˆpสŒlsษชvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

acting without thinking

Characterized by acting on a sudden urge or feeling without careful thought or planning. People who act impulsively often make decisions based on their emotions rather than rational thinking. This behavior can lead to consequences that are not well thought out.

Synonyms

hastily, rashly, spontaneously

Examples of usage

  • She impulsively bought a plane ticket to Paris after seeing a sale online.
  • He impulsively quit his job without considering the financial implications.
  • They impulsively decided to get married after only knowing each other for a month.
Context #2 | Adverb

done in a spontaneous manner

Done in a way that is spontaneous or unplanned, often with little consideration of the consequences. Acting impulsively can sometimes lead to exciting and unexpected experiences, but it can also result in regrets.

Synonyms

impetuously, recklessly, spontaneously

Examples of usage

  • She impulsively dyed her hair pink on a whim.
  • He impulsively booked a last-minute trip to the beach.
  • They impulsively adopted a puppy after seeing it at the shelter.

Translations

Translations of the word "impulsively" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น impulsivamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคตเฅ‡เค— เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช impulsiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara impulsif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะฟัƒะปัŒัะธะฒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ impulsywnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กๅ‹•็š„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท impulsivement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ impulsivamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผลŸรผnmeden

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถฉ๋™์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ุชู‡ูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ impulsivnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ impulzรญvne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ฒๅŠจๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ impulzivno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvatlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะผะฟัƒะปัŒัะธะฒั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ›แƒžแƒฃแƒšแƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ impulsiv ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ impulsivamente

Etymology

The word 'impulsively' is derived from the adjective 'impulsive,' which comes from the Latin word 'impulsivus,' meaning 'having the quality of impelling.' The concept of acting on impulse has been studied in psychology and philosophy, with theorists exploring the reasons behind impulsive behavior and its consequences. In modern usage, 'impulsively' is commonly used to describe actions that are done without forethought or planning.

See also: impulsive, impulsiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,949, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.