careless notes
[ˈkɛərləs noʊts]
noun phrasepl: careless notes
anotações descuidadas
1. Written or spoken remarks made without sufficient attention to detail, accuracy, or consideration
The student's careless notes from the lecture were full of spelling errors and incomplete thoughts.
As anotações descuidadas do aluno da aula estavam cheias de erros de ortografia e pensamentos incompletos.
2. Brief written observations or comments made hastily without proper care or precision
The journalist's careless notes led to inaccuracies in the published article.
As anotações descuidadas do jornalista levaram a imprecisões no artigo publicado.
3. Musical notation or written musical remarks executed without attention to detail or standard conventions
The composer's careless notes made it difficult for the orchestra to interpret the piece correctly.
As notas descuidadas do compositor dificultaram a interpretação correta da peça pela orquestra.
In academic and professional environments in both the USA and Brazil, careless notes are generally viewed negatively and associated with poor performance or lack of professionalism. However, in creative fields, some cultures may view rough or informal notes as part of the creative process. The phrase is commonly used in educational contexts to critique student work quality.
NYC Slang
sloppy notes, half-assed notes
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