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improper instructions

[/ɪmˈprɒpər ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/]
noun
instruções impróprias
1. Instructions that are incorrect, inappropriate, or not following proper procedures or standards
The employee received improper instructions from their supervisor that violated company policy.
O funcionário recebeu instruções impróprias de seu supervisor que violaram a política da empresa.
2. Guidance or directions that are unsuitable for the context or purpose intended
The manual contained improper instructions for assembling the device.
O manual continha instruções impróprias para montar o dispositivo.
Synonyms
incorrect instructionsinadequate instructionsinappropriate instructionsfaulty instructionsflawed guidance
Antonyms
proper instructionscorrect instructionsappropriate instructionsaccurate guidanceclear directions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instruções impróprias
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
instruções inadequadas
Alternative common usage in business contexts
Portugal
instruções inadequadas
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

bad instructions
misleading directions
improper procedure
incorrect guidance
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