caos progressivo
[KAH-os pro-GRES-ee-voo]
noun phrasemasculinepl: caos progressivos
progressive chaos
1. A state of increasing disorder or confusion that develops gradually over time, becoming worse or more complex with each passing moment or event
The project descended into progressive chaos as deadlines were missed and communication broke down.
O projeto desceu para um caos progressivo conforme os prazos foram perdidos e a comunicação se desfez.
2. A system or situation where disorder escalates in a cumulative manner, with each phase of disruption compounding the previous one
Without proper management, the company experienced progressive chaos in its operations.
Sem gerenciamento adequado, a empresa experimentou caos progressivo em suas operações.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese to describe deteriorating situations in corporate environments, politics, and social contexts. It reflects a concern with incremental problems that compound over time, particularly relevant in discussions of institutional or organizational failure. The term is more formal than colloquial alternatives like 'bagunça' and is frequently used in media, business reports, and academic contexts.
NYC Slang
cascading mess / downward spiral
Related Idioms & Phrases
tudo desabou num caos progressivo
entrar em caos progressivo
sair do controle em caos progressivo
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