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hasty finish

[/ˈheɪsti ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
nounpl: hasty finishes
término apressado
1. A rushed or hurried conclusion to something, done without proper care or attention to detail
The project suffered from a hasty finish due to the tight deadline.
O projeto sofreu com um término apressado devido ao prazo apertado.
2. A quick ending or completion of an activity, event, or task without thoroughness
The painting had a hasty finish, which showed in the uneven brushstrokes.
A pintura teve um acabamento precipitado, o que se notava nos traços desiguais.
NYC Slang
rush job
Synonyms
rushed conclusionhurried endingquick finishprecipitate finishcareless completion
Antonyms
careful finishmeticulous completionthorough finishdeliberate endingpolished completion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
término apressado
Most commonly used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
acabamento apressado
Often used in professional contexts
São Paulo
conclusão precipitada
Commonly used in business environments
Portugal
conclusão precipitada
More formal usage preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

to finish in a hurry
a slapdash finish
to half-finish something
to wrap up hastily
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