Whim
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Spontaneous Action
Refers to an action taken without planning or forethought, often on impulse. She quit her job on a whim, surprising everyone.
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Emotionally Driven
Indicates an action or decision guided more by emotions than logic. On a whim, he booked a flight to see his best friend.
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Unpredictable Behavior
Suggests a person's behavior cannot be predicted because of sudden desires. She redecorated her room on a whim.