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frouxura

[fro-u-ˈzu-rə]
nounfemininepl: frouxuras
looseness, laxity, slackness
1. The quality or state of being loose, slack, or not tight
The frouxura of the rope made it unsuitable for climbing.
A frouxura da corda a tornava inadequada para escalada.
2. Lack of firmness, rigor, or discipline; laxity in enforcement or behavior
The teacher's frouxura in maintaining classroom discipline led to chaos.
A frouxura da professora em manter a disciplina em sala de aula levou ao caos.
3. Moral or intellectual weakness; lack of strictness or severity
His frouxura in moral principles disappointed his family.
A frouxura dele em princípios morais decepcionou sua família.
Synonyms
folgafrouxidãolassidãonegligênciadisplicênciaapatia
Antonyms
rigideztensãoseveridadedisciplinarigorfirmeza

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frouxura
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
frouxura
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

com frouxura
falta de frouxura
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