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careless aid

[ˈkeərləs eɪd]
noun phrasepl: careless aids
ajuda negligente
1. assistance or help provided without proper attention, care, or consideration; aid that is given in a haphazard or inattentive manner
The careless aid provided by the volunteer actually made the situation worse.
A ajuda negligente fornecida pelo voluntário piorou ainda mais a situação.
2. support or relief offered without due diligence or proper assessment of needs
Careless aid without understanding local context can be counterproductive.
A ajuda negligente sem compreensão do contexto local pode ser contraproducente.
Synonyms
negligent assistancethoughtless helpsloppy aidinattentive supportreckless assistance
Antonyms
careful aidthoughtful assistancediligent helpconsiderate supportattentive assistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda negligente
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
ajuda descuidada
alternative phrasing more common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

more harm than good
the road to hell is paved with good intentions
help that hurts
misguided assistance
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