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hurry negligently

[ˈhɜri ˈneɡlɪdʒəntli]
verb phrase
apressar-se negligentemente
1. to move or act quickly while being careless, inattentive, or failing to show proper care
He hurried negligently through the task, making multiple errors.
Ele apressou-se negligentemente pela tarefa, cometendo vários erros.
2. to rush in a reckless or irresponsible manner without due diligence
The team hurried negligently through the project deadline, ignoring quality checks.
A equipe apressou-se negligentemente no prazo do projeto, ignorando verificações de qualidade.
Synonyms
rush carelesslyhurry recklesslydash hastilyproceed negligentlymove thoughtlessly
Antonyms
proceed carefullymove methodicallyact diligentlywork conscientiouslyprogress deliberately

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apressar-se negligentemente / agir com pressa descuidada
Common usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
apressar-se negligentemente / pressa negligente
Similar usage, slightly more formal preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

rush the job
cut corners
sloppy haste
careless speed
negligent hurry
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