heedless condition
[/ˈhiːdləs kənˈdɪʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: heedless conditions / condições desatenciosas
condição desatenciosa; estado de negligência; situação irrefletida
1. A state or condition characterized by a lack of attention, care, or consideration; reckless disregard for consequences
He drove in a heedless condition, ignoring all traffic warnings.
Ele dirigia em uma condição desatenciosa, ignorando todos os avisos de trânsito.
2. A mental or behavioral state of being unmindful or careless about potential dangers or outcomes
The company operated in a heedless condition regarding worker safety regulations.
A empresa operava em uma condição negligente em relação às regulamentações de segurança do trabalho.
This phrase is more commonly used in formal, legal, or literary contexts in both English and Portuguese. In Brazil, it may appear in official documents, court proceedings, or academic writing. In everyday American English, simpler expressions like 'careless' or 'reckless' are more frequently used, whereas in Portuguese formal registers, 'negligência' and 'desatenção' are preferred.
NYC Slang
slipshod state; couldn't-care-less vibe
Related Idioms & Phrases
in a heedless condition = sem pensar nas consequências
heedless condition of mind = estado mental desatento
slip into a heedless condition = cair em negligência
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