impulsive
intermediateB2/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ · im-pul-sive
acting or done without forethought; impulsive actions are often spontaneous and driven by emotions.
Meanings
acting or done without forethought; impulsive actions are often spontaneous and driven by emotions.
بغیر سوچے سمجھے عمل کرنے والا؛ جذبات کی بنیاد پر کیے جانے والے اقدامات اکثر اچانک اور فوری ہوتے ہیں۔
جذباتی
jazbati
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- impulsive decision
- impulsive behavior
- impulsive purchase
Example Sentences
His impulsive nature often leads him to make quick decisions.
اس کی جذباتی فطرت اکثر اسے جلدی فیصلے کرنے پر مجبور کرتی ہے۔
Us ki jazbati fitrat aksar use jaldi faisle karne par majboor karti hai.
She made an impulsive purchase that she later regretted.
اس نے ایک جذباتی خریداری کی جس پر اسے بعد میں افسوس ہوا۔
Us ne ek jazbati kharidari ki jis par use baad mein afsos hua.
Impulsive actions can sometimes lead to regrettable consequences.
جذباتی اقدامات بعض اوقات افسوسناک نتائج کی طرف لے جا سکتے ہیں۔
Jazbati iqdamat ba'z auqat afsosnaak natayij ki taraf le ja sakte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'impulsive' as 'I jump in without thinking!'
Picture someone making a snap decision, like buying a car on a whim.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
زندگی کا جوش و خروش تو میں نے دیکھا، پر سوچنے کا وقت کہاں ہے میرے دل کو؟
Zindagi ka josh-o-kharosh to maine dekha, Par sochnay ka waqt kahan hai mere dil ko?
I have seen the enthusiasm of life, But where is the time for my heart to think?
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جلدی مچانا، دیر سویر احساس کرنا
Jaldi machana, der soor ehsaas karna
Acting quickly leads to late realizations.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "impulsivus" — driven forward, impelled
First known use: 17th century
The word 'impulsive' was first used in English in the late 17th century, derived from the Latin 'impulsus'. Over time, it has come to describe actions motivated by sudden urges rather than careful thought.