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choose thoughtlessly

[tʃuːz ˈθɔːtləsli]
verb phrase
escolher precipitadamente
1. to make a selection without careful consideration or deliberation
He chose thoughtlessly between the two options without weighing the consequences.
Ele escolheu precipitadamente entre as duas opções sem pesar as consequências.
2. to pick something hastily or carelessly without reflection
She chose thoughtlessly, grabbing the first dress she saw.
Ela escolheu precipitadamente, pegando o primeiro vestido que viu.
NYC Slang
pick something on a whim; go with your gut
Synonyms
choose hastilychoose carelesslypick rashlyselect impulsively
Antonyms
choose carefullychoose deliberatelychoose wiselyconsider thoughtfully

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolher precipitadamente
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
escolher na pressa
more colloquial variant
São Paulo
escolher sem pensar
casual, everyday usage
Portugal
escolher apressadamente
European Portuguese preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

leap before you look
rush into a decision
act on impulse
shoot from the hip
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