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foolish conduct

[ˈfuːlɪʃ ˈkɒndʌkt]
noun phrasepl: foolish conducts
conduta tola
1. behavior or actions that lack good judgment, wisdom, or prudence; acting in a silly or senseless manner
His foolish conduct at the meeting embarrassed the entire team.
Sua conduta tola na reunião envergonhou todo o time.
2. irresponsible or imprudent behavior that shows lack of common sense
The foolish conduct of the driver put many lives at risk.
A conduta tola do motorista colocou muitas vidas em risco.
NYC Slang
acting like a clown; goofball moves
Synonyms
foolish behaviorsilly conductreckless behaviorimprudent conductsenseless behaviorabsurd conduct
Antonyms
wise conductprudent behaviorsensible conductjudicious behaviorresponsible conduct

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conduta tola
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
conduta boba
Alternative with 'boba' (silly) is also used
São Paulo
conduta irresponsável
More formal alternative in business contexts
Portugal
conduta insensata
Preference for 'insensata' (senseless) in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

conduct unbecoming
play the fool
act foolishly
tomfoolery
fooling around
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