careless attempts

[ˈkeərləs əˈtɛmpts]
noun phrasepl: careless attempts
tentativas descuidadas
1. efforts or tries made without sufficient care, attention, or thoroughness; actions undertaken in a negligent or haphazard manner
His careless attempts to fix the computer only made things worse.
Suas tentativas descuidadas de consertar o computador só pioraram as coisas.
2. multiple unsuccessful or poorly executed efforts due to lack of attention or consideration
The team's careless attempts at solving the problem wasted valuable time.
As tentativas descuidadas do time para resolver o problema desperdiçaram tempo valioso.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'careless attempts' carries a negative connotation, often used to criticize poor work ethic or insufficient attention to detail. In professional settings, this phrase emphasizes the need for due diligence and careful planning, reflecting workplace values of accountability and precision.
NYC Slang
sloppy tries, half-assed attempts, weak attempts
Synonyms / Sinônimos
negligent effortshasty triessloppy attemptsinattentive effortsreckless tries
Antonyms / Antônimos
careful attemptsdeliberate effortsmeticulous triesthoughtful attemptsdiligent efforts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tentativas descuidadas
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tentativas desmazeladas
colloquial alternative in Rio region
São Paulo
tentativas negligentes
more formal variation used in São Paulo
Portugal
tentativas descuidadas
same as Brazilian Portuguese; equivalent European term

Related Words

carelessnessnegligenceattemptinattentionsloppinessrecklessness

Related Idioms & Phrases

a shot in the dark
hit or miss
flying by the seat of one's pants
wing it
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