image neglect
[/ˈɪmɪdʒ nɪˈɡlɛkt/]
noun
negligência de imagem
1. The failure to maintain or care for one's public appearance, personal presentation, or professional reputation
His image neglect cost him the promotion as clients questioned his credibility.
Sua negligência de imagem lhe custou a promoção, pois os clientes questionavam sua credibilidade.
2. In psychology/neurology, the failure to attend to or perceive the left or right side of visual space (unilateral neglect)
The patient's image neglect after the stroke affected her ability to recognize faces on one side.
A negligência de imagem do paciente após o acidente vascular encefálico afetou sua capacidade de reconhecer rostos de um lado.
3. Insufficient attention to brand image, corporate image, or visual identity maintenance
The company's image neglect led to a deteriorating brand perception in the market.
A negligência de imagem da empresa levou a uma percepção de marca deteriorada no mercado.
In Brazilian professional culture, maintaining a positive image is highly valued. Image neglect can have serious career consequences as appearance and reputation significantly impact business relationships and opportunities. In the United States, similar emphasis is placed on personal branding, especially in corporate and public-facing roles.
NYC Slang
letting yourself go / looking sloppy / not keeping up appearances
Related Idioms & Phrases
to let one's image slip
to neglect one's appearance
to damage one's reputation through neglect
to fail to maintain one's brand
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