impulsiveness
UK/ɪmˈpʌlsɪvnəs/US/ɪm'pʌlsɪvnəs/
C2
Definitions
n.
The tendency to act on impulse without thinking
冲动；易冲动的性格
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedimpulsivenot, opposite of
+
-nesspush, drive
=impulsiveness
impulsive + -ness (the quality of) = the quality of being impulsive.
Common Collocations
- 1.overcome impulsiveness克服冲动
- 2.control impulsiveness控制冲动
Example Sentences
- 1.
His impulsiveness often got him into trouble.