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aimless study

[/ˈeɪmləs ˈstʌdi/]
nounpl: aimless studies
estudo sem objetivo
1. Study or learning pursued without a clear goal, direction, or purpose
His aimless study of random topics prevented him from making real progress.
Seu estudo sem objetivo de tópicos aleatórios impediu que ele fizesse progresso real.
2. Unfocused academic work that lacks structured planning or measurable outcomes
Aimless study often leads to wasted time and poor retention of information.
O estudo sem objetivo frequentemente leva a desperdício de tempo e má retenção de informações.
Synonyms
unfocused studydirectionless learningpurposeless studyrandom studyingscattered study
Antonyms
purposeful studyfocused learninggoal-oriented studystructured studydeliberate learning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estudo sem objetivo
Most common and widely understood form
Rio de Janeiro
estudo desorganizado
Alternative expression emphasizing lack of organization
São Paulo
estudo improdutivo
Alternative focusing on lack of productivity
Portugal
estudo sem propósito
European Portuguese preference for 'propósito' over 'objetivo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

study with no rhyme or reason
hit the books aimlessly
learning without a roadmap
putting in time without direction
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