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careless help

[/ˈkeərləs hɛlp/]
nounpl: careless help (uncountable)
ajuda descuidada
1. assistance or support given without proper attention, care, or consideration; help that is provided in a negligent or inattentive manner
The careless help from the volunteer caused more problems than it solved.
A ajuda descuidada do voluntário causou mais problemas do que resolveu.
2. unhelpful or counterproductive assistance due to lack of focus or diligence
His careless help during the project led to mistakes that had to be corrected.
Sua ajuda descuidada durante o projeto levou a erros que tiveram que ser corrigidos.
NYC Slang
sloppy help, half-assed help
Synonyms
negligent assistancesloppy helpinattentive aidhaphazard support
Antonyms
careful helpdiligent assistancemeticulous aidattentive support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda descuidada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ajuda desatenta
Alternative colloquial form
Portugal
ajuda negligente
Formal variant preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

help that hurts more than it helps
a case of too many cooks spoiling the broth
well-intentioned but misguided assistance
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