absent responsibility
[/ˈæbsənt rɪˈspɒnsəbɪləti/]
noun phrasepl: absent responsibilities
responsabilidade ausente
1. The failure or neglect to fulfill duties or obligations that one is expected to perform; a lack of accountability or duty
The absent responsibility of the manager led to poor team performance.
A responsabilidade ausente do gerente resultou em desempenho ruim da equipe.
2. A state where someone avoids or ignores their assigned duties and obligations
His absent responsibility toward his family created tension at home.
Sua responsabilidade ausente com a família criou tensão em casa.
In Brazilian culture, 'responsabilidade' is highly valued in family and professional contexts. 'Absent responsibility' is viewed negatively and often associated with unreliability. The concept reflects a cultural emphasis on commitment and fulfilling one's role within family and work hierarchies. In the USA, similar cultural values around accountability apply, though individual autonomy may provide different context.
NYC Slang
ghosting (when someone completely ignores their duties)
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