careless procedure

[ˈkeərləs prəˈsiːdʒər]
noun phrasepl: careless procedures
procedimento negligente
1. A method or process carried out without proper attention to detail, safety standards, or due diligence, resulting in potential errors or harm
The careless procedure led to contamination of the laboratory samples.
O procedimento negligente resultou em contaminação das amostras do laboratório.
2. In legal or medical contexts, failure to follow established protocols or best practices
The surgeon was sued for careless procedure during the operation.
O cirurgião foi processado por procedimento negligente durante a cirurgia.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'careless procedure' is a serious term used in professional, medical, and legal settings. In Brazil, it often appears in labor disputes and medical malpractice cases. In the US, it's frequently used in litigation and workplace safety contexts. The term carries significant legal and professional weight in both cultures.
NYC Slang
sloppy work
Synonyms / Sinônimos
negligent procedurereckless proceduresloppy procedureimproper procedureinadequate procedure
Antonyms / Antônimos
careful proceduremeticulous procedureproper procedurediligent procedurerigorous procedure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimento negligente
Most common term in formal and legal contexts
Brazil
procedimento descuidado
Alternative, slightly more colloquial usage
Portugal
procedimento negligente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts
Portugal
procedimento descuidado
Colloquial variant in European Portuguese

Related Words

negligenceprotocolmalpracticedue diligencestandard operating procedure

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut corners
do something by halves
half-baked job
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