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descompromisso

[dɛʃkõpɾoˈmisu]
nounmasculinepl: descompromissos
lack of commitment; non-engagement; casualness
1. The state or quality of not being committed to something; absence of obligation or responsibility
His descompromisso with the project led to its failure.
O descompromisso dele com o projeto levou ao seu fracasso.
2. An attitude of indifference or lack of seriousness towards obligations
The team's descompromisso was evident in their poor performance.
O descompromisso da equipe era evidente no seu mau desempenho.
3. A casual or informal approach; lack of formality or strictness
She approached the meeting with a certain descompromisso.
Ela abordou a reunião com certo descompromisso.
NYC Slang
no-strings-attached attitude; playing it loose
Synonyms
desengajamentofalta de compromissonegligênciadesinteresseinformalidade
Antonyms
compromissoengajamentoresponsabilidadededicaçãoseriedade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descompromisso
commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
descompromisso
frequent use in business and professional environments
Portugal
falta de empenho
less commonly used; alternatives are preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

com descompromisso (in a casual manner)
falta de descompromisso (ironically meaning commitment)
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