inappropriate conditions
[/ɪnəˈproʊpriət kənˈdɪʃənz/]
noun phrase
condições inadequadas
1. circumstances or situations that are not suitable, proper, or fitting for a particular purpose or context
The workers refused to continue under inappropriate conditions.
Os trabalhadores recusaram-se a continuar em condições inadequadas.
2. environmental or situational factors that do not meet required standards or expectations
The laboratory was shut down due to inappropriate conditions for handling chemicals.
O laboratório foi fechado devido a condições inadequadas para manusear produtos químicos.
3. circumstances that violate ethical, professional, or legal standards
The candidate was interviewed under inappropriate conditions that compromised fairness.
O candidato foi entrevistado em condições inadequadas que comprometeram a imparcialidade.
In Brazilian workplaces and labor contexts, 'condições inadequadas' is a legally significant term often used in labor disputes and CIPA (Comissão Interna de Prevenção de Acidentes) safety committee discussions. In the USA, this phrase is commonly found in workplace safety regulations, employment law, and OSHA documentation. The term carries weight in both cultures when discussing worker rights and environmental compliance.
NYC Slang
sketchy conditions / whack conditions
Related Idioms & Phrases
under the gun (working in inappropriate conditions with pressure)
not fit for human habitation (inappropriate living conditions)
fall short of standards (conditions that are inadequate)
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