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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
improper instructionsunsuitable directionsunfit guidanceimproper directivesmisconduct instructions
Antonyms / Antônimos
appropriate instructionsproper guidancesuitable directionsfitting directivesproper conduct

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instruções inadequadas
standard formal usage in business and educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
instruções inadequadas / instruções impróprias
interchangeable usage in both formal and informal settings
São Paulo
instruções inadequadas / orientações inadequadas
common in corporate and professional environments
Portugal
instruções inadequadas / instruções impróprias
similar usage to Brazil with slight preference for 'instruções impróprias' in formal contexts

Related Words

misconductimproprietyviolationbreachdirectiveguidelinesprotocolcompliance

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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