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careless practices

[ˈkeərləs ˈpræktɪsɪz]
nounpl: careless practices
práticas negligentes
1. Actions or methods performed without proper attention, care, or consideration; work done in a sloppy or inattentive manner
The careless practices in the laboratory led to contaminated samples.
As práticas negligentes no laboratório levaram a amostras contaminadas.
2. Professional or business conduct characterized by lack of diligence, attention to detail, or proper procedure
The company was fined for careless practices in handling hazardous materials.
A empresa foi multada por práticas negligentes no manuseio de materiais perigosos.
Synonyms
negligent practicessloppy workreckless conductirresponsible behaviorimproper procedures
Antonyms
careful practicesmeticulous workdiligent conductresponsible behaviorproper procedures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
práticas negligentes
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
práticas descuidadas
Alternative common usage in business contexts
Portugal
práticas negligentes
Standard formal usage in Portuguese legal and business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut corners
fly by the seat of one's pants
half-baked job
shoddy workmanship
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