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crescimento descontrolado

[kres-i-MEN-tu des-kohn-tro-LA-du]
nounmasculinepl: crescimentos descontrolados
uncontrolled growth
1. Rapid or excessive increase in size, quantity, or extent that occurs without proper regulation or management
The uncontrolled growth of the city led to traffic congestion and environmental problems.
O crescimento descontrolado da cidade levou a congestionamento de trânsito e problemas ambientais.
2. In medical context, abnormal proliferation of cells, particularly in reference to tumors or cancerous growth
The doctor warned about the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells.
O médico alertou sobre o crescimento descontrolado das células cancerígenas.
3. Economic expansion without adequate planning or sustainable measures
The company's uncontrolled growth eventually led to financial instability.
O crescimento descontrolado da empresa eventualmente levou à instabilidade financeira.
NYC Slang
wild growth, runaway growth, out-of-control expansion
Synonyms
crescimento desenfreadoexpansão desenfreadacrescimento excessivoproliferação descontroladadesenvolvimento descontrolado
Antonyms
crescimento controladocrescimento sustentávelcrescimento moderadodesenvolvimento ordenadoexpansão planejada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crescimento descontrolado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
crescimento desenfreado
Common alternative in business and urban planning contexts
Portugal
crescimento descontrolado
Standard usage; also 'crescimento desenfreado'
Medical/Scientific
proliferação descontrolada
Preferred terminology in oncology and medical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

crescimento sem freios
expansão sem controle
boom descontrolado
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