ignoring outcomes

[ɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ ˈaʊtkʌmz]
verb phrase
ignorando resultados
1. the act of deliberately disregarding or failing to consider the consequences or results of an action or decision
The manager was ignoring outcomes and only focused on cutting costs immediately.
O gerente estava ignorando resultados e apenas se concentrava em cortar custos imediatamente.
2. proceeding without regard to what may happen or result from a particular course of action
Ignoring outcomes can lead to serious problems down the line.
Ignorar resultados pode levar a problemas sérios no futuro.
3. not paying attention to or considering the effects or consequences of something
They made the decision while ignoring outcomes and potential risks.
Eles tomaram a decisão enquanto ignoravam resultados e riscos potenciais.
In Brazilian business and professional contexts, 'ignorando resultados' is often criticized as poor leadership or decision-making. The phrase reflects a values system where considering consequences is viewed as essential to responsible action. In contrast, American contexts might use phrases like 'failing to account for outcomes' in more clinical, analytical discussions.
NYC Slang
brushing off results / not sweating the consequences
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disregarding consequencesoverlooking resultsneglecting outcomesdismissing effectspaying no mind to results
Antonyms / Antônimos
considering outcomesevaluating resultsaccounting for consequencesweighing implicationsassessing results

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ignorando resultados
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ignorando os resultados
more formal variant with definite article
São Paulo
desconsidering resultados
alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
ignorando consequências
European Portuguese often prefers 'consequências' over 'resultados'

Related Words

consequenceresulteffectoutcomeimplicationsnegligencerecklessnessaccountability

Related Idioms & Phrases

turning a blind eye to outcomes
burying one's head in the sand regarding consequences
playing with fire while ignoring outcomes
not minding the aftermath
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