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imprudent behavior

[/ɪmˈpruːdənt bɪˈheɪvjər/]
nounpl: imprudent behaviors
comportamento imprudente
1. Conduct or actions that lack caution, discretion, or good judgment; reckless or unwise actions
His imprudent behavior at the meeting damaged his professional reputation.
Seu comportamento imprudente na reunião danificou sua reputação profissional.
2. Actions taken without careful consideration of consequences or risks
Driving at high speed in bad weather is imprudent behavior.
Dirigir em alta velocidade com mau tempo é um comportamento imprudente.
Synonyms
reckless behaviorcareless conductfoolish behaviorunwise actionsirresponsible behavior
Antonyms
prudent behaviorcautious conductwise behaviorresponsible actionscareful conduct

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento imprudente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comportamento imprudente/atitude imprudente
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
comportamento imprudente
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
comportamento imprudente/conduta imprudente
More formal usage; 'conduta' is preferred in legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

act without thinking
throw caution to the wind
take unnecessary risks
court disaster
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