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desatencioso

[dɛ.za.tẽ.si.ˈo.zu]
adjectivemasculinepl: desatenciosos
inattentive, careless, negligent
1. lacking attention or care; not paying proper attention to something
He was desatencioso during the meeting and missed important details.
Ele foi desatencioso durante a reunião e perdeu detalhes importantes.
2. characterized by negligence or oversight
A desatencioso attitude led to the accident.
Uma atitude desatenciosa levou ao acidente.
Synonyms
desatentonegligentedescuidadodistraídoimprudente
Antonyms
atenciosoatentocuidadosodiligenteconcentrado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desatencioso
Standard usage, though 'desatento' is more common
Portugal
desatencioso
Less frequently used; 'desatento' preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser desatencioso com alguém - to be negligent toward someone
atitude desatenciosa - careless attitude
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