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impulsiveness

🇬🇧 UK/ɪmˈpʌlsɪvnəs/🇺🇸 US/ɪm'pʌlsɪvnəs/
C2

Definitions

n.

The tendency to act suddenly on impulse without thinking things through

冲动;易冲动的性格

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
imnot, opposite of
+
pulspush, drive
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
+
nessstate, quality
=impulsiveness

Common Collocations

  • 1.overcome impulsiveness克服冲动
  • 2.control impulsiveness控制冲动

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her impulsiveness often led to regrettable decisions.

  • 2.

    Learning to control impulsiveness is important for maturity.

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