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careless manner

[ˈkeərləs ˈmænər]
noun phrasepl: careless manners
de forma descuidada / jeito descuidado
1. A way of doing something without attention to detail or without concern for consequences; negligent or inattentive behavior
He completed the assignment in a careless manner and made several mistakes.
Ele completou a tarefa de forma descuidada e cometeu vários erros.
2. Acting or speaking without proper thought or caution
She spoke in a careless manner without considering how her words might hurt others.
Ela falou de jeito descuidado sem considerar como suas palavras poderiam machucar os outros.
NYC Slang
sloppy way / half-assed manner
Synonyms
negligent mannerinattentive mannerheedless mannerthoughtless mannerreckless manner
Antonyms
careful mannerattentive mannerdiligent mannerthoughtful mannercautious manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de forma descuidada / jeito descuidado
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
de jeito descuidado / com desleixo
Common in urban São Paulo speech
Rio de Janeiro
de forma descuidada / sem cuidado
Informal conversational usage
Portugal
de forma descuidada / modo negligente
European Portuguese tends toward more formal alternatives

Related Idioms & Phrases

with a light hand
without a care in the world
devil-may-care attitude
não dar a mínima
fazer nas coxas
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