careless effort
[ˈkɛrləs ˈɛfərt]
noun phrasepl: careless efforts
esforço negligente
1. an attempt or exertion made without proper attention, care, or consideration; work done hastily or without due diligence
His careless effort on the project resulted in numerous mistakes.
Seu esforço negligente no projeto resultou em inúmeros erros.
2. a half-hearted or superficial attempt to accomplish something
She made a careless effort to clean the room before the guests arrived.
Ela fez um esforço negligente para limpar o quarto antes dos convidados chegarem.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'careless effort' is often criticized in professional and academic settings. In Brazil, workplace culture may emphasize the importance of 'capricho' (care and attention to detail), making careless effort particularly frowned upon. The term reflects universal values around responsibility and quality of work across both cultures.
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