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reactimpulsively

intermediateB2

/riˈækt ɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/ · re-act-im-pul-sive-ly

To respond to a situation or stimulus immediately and without deliberation.

Meanings

adverbinformal

To respond to a situation or stimulus immediately and without deliberation.

کسی صورتحال یا محرک کا فوراً اور بغیر سوچے سمجھے جواب دینا۔

فوراً جواب دینا

foran jawab dena

Synonyms

instinctivelyimmediatelyhastilyغیر ارادی طور پرفوری طور پرجلدی سے

Antonyms

deliberatelythoughtfullyintentionallyسوچ سمجھ کرارادہ کرکےاہتمام سے

Common Collocations

  • react impulsively to criticism
  • react impulsively in conversations
  • react impulsively to stress

Example Sentences

She tends to react impulsively when she is overwhelmed with emotions.

جب وہ جذبات سے مغلوب ہوتی ہے تو فوراً جواب دینے کی عادت رکھتی ہے۔

jab woh jazbat se maghloob hoti hai to foran jawab dene ki aadat rakhti hai.

It is not wise to react impulsively in heated discussions.

گرم بحثوں میں فوراً جواب دینا عقل مندی نہیں ہے۔

garm behsoon mein foran jawab dena aql mandi nahi hai.

He often reacts impulsively, which can lead to regrettable situations.

وہ اکثر فوراً جواب دیتا ہے، جو ناپسندیدہ صورتحال کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔

woh aksar foran jawab deta hai, jo napsandida surat-e-haal ka baais ban sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

react:'React' simply means to respond, while 'react impulsively' implies doing so without thought.
impulsive:'Impulsive' refers to acting on impulse, while 'react impulsively' specifically means a reaction without prior thought.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a car that reacts impulsively to a red light without stopping.

Imagine a person who instantly reacts in a conversation before even hearing the other person completely.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "react + impulsively" — to respond automatically without reflection

First known use: 20th century

The term 'react' comes from Latin 'reagere', meaning 'to act again'. 'Impulsively' refers to acting on impulse without planning.