pusok
pusók with stress marks
impetuousness; impulsivity
Usage Note
Pusok describes rash, impulsive behavior driven by strong emotion rather than careful thought. It is often used with the phrase 'mainit ang ulo' (hot-headed) personality type. In Filipino cultural discourse, being pusok is generally seen as a weakness that leads to poor decisions, contrasted with the valued trait of being calm and measured.
Examples
" Masyadong pusok ang binata. "
Natural Translation
The young man is too impulsive.
Literal Translation
Too impulsive the young-man.
" Dahil sa pusok ng damdamin, nakagawa sila ng mali. "
Natural Translation
Because of impulsivity of feelings, they made a mistake.
Literal Translation
Because of impulsivity of feeling, made they of wrong.
" Dahil sa pusok ng kanyang ugali, madalas siyang nagsasalita bago mag-isip at saka niya pinagsisisihan. "
Natural Translation
Because of his/her impulsive nature, he/she often speaks before thinking and then regrets it.
Literal Translation
Because of impulsivity of his/her character, often he/she speaking before think and then he/she regret-it.
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