disadvantageous consequence
[ˌdɪs.əd.væn.ˈteɪ.dʒəs ˈkɑn.sə.kwens]
noun phrasefemininepl: disadvantageous consequences / consequências desvantajosas
consequência desvantajosa
1. An unfavorable or negative outcome or result that places someone in a worse position or creates difficulties
Skipping the safety training had disadvantageous consequences for the entire team.
Pular o treinamento de segurança teve consequências desvantajosas para todo o time.
2. A harmful or detrimental effect resulting from a decision, action, or circumstance
The disadvantageous consequences of his impulsive choice became apparent within weeks.
As consequências desvantajosas de sua escolha impulsiva ficaram aparentes em poucas semanas.
In Brazilian Portuguese, this phrase is commonly used in formal settings such as legal, business, and academic discourse. Americans often use more colloquial expressions like 'negative outcome' or 'bad consequences' in casual speech, while the Portuguese phrase maintains formal register in most contexts. The concept reflects universal understanding of cause-and-effect outcomes across both cultures.
NYC Slang
bad move, bad look, backfire
Related Idioms & Phrases
to face the music (enfrentar as consequências)
to reap what you sow (colher o que se planta)
to pay the price (pagar o preço)
to have it backfire (dar ruim)
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