excessive postponement
[ɪkˈsɛsɪv pəˈspoʊnmənt]
nounpl: excessive postponements
adiamento excessivo
1. the act of delaying or deferring something repeatedly or to an unreasonable degree
The excessive postponement of the project deadline frustrated the entire team.
O adiamento excessivo do prazo do projeto frustrou toda a equipe.
2. chronic procrastination; habitual and unjustified delay
His excessive postponement of important decisions affected the company's growth.
Seu adiamento excessivo de decisões importantes afetou o crescimento da empresa.
3. legal or administrative delay beyond reasonable timeframes
The excessive postponement of the trial raised concerns about justice being delayed.
O adiamento excessivo do julgamento levantou preocupações sobre a justiça atrasada.
In Brazilian business culture, excessive postponement is often criticized as a sign of indecision or avoidance of responsibility. In the USA, it's commonly associated with procrastination and is frequently discussed in productivity and self-help contexts. Legal systems in both countries view excessive postponement of trials or hearings as problematic for justice delivery.
NYC Slang
dragging feet; perpetual pushback
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