inappropriate instructions
[ɪn.əˈproʊ.pri.ət ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃənz]
noun phrase
instruções inadequadas
1. Directions, guidance, or commands that are unsuitable, improper, or not fitting for a particular context, person, or situation
The teacher gave inappropriate instructions that confused the younger students.
A professora deu instruções inadequadas que confundiram os alunos mais jovens.
2. Orders or directives that violate professional, ethical, legal, or social standards
The manager was terminated for giving inappropriate instructions to employees.
O gerente foi demitido por dar instruções inadequadas aos funcionários.
3. Guidance that is not suitable for the intended audience due to age, skill level, or context
Providing inappropriate instructions to minors could result in legal consequences.
Fornecer instruções inadequadas a menores de idade pode resultar em consequências legais.
In Brazilian professional contexts, 'instruções inadequadas' is commonly used in workplace ethics training and compliance documentation. In the USA, this phrase is frequently used in legal contexts, particularly regarding consent, safety violations, and workplace harassment. The term carries significant weight in both cultures when discussing accountability and professional responsibility.
NYC Slang
bad instructions / sketchy directions
Related Idioms & Phrases
crossing the line with instructions
stepping out of bounds
playing by the wrong rules
giving someone the wrong idea
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