inattentive study

[ɪnəˈtɛntɪv ˈstʌdi]
noun phrasepl: inattentive studies
estudo desatento
1. The act of studying or examining something without proper focus, concentration, or care; superficial or careless examination of material
His inattentive study of the textbook resulted in poor exam scores.
Seu estudo desatento do livro resultou em notas ruins no exame.
2. Academic work performed with lack of attention to detail or comprehension
Inattentive study habits often lead to incomplete understanding of complex subjects.
Hábitos de estudo desatento frequentemente levam a uma compreensão incompleta de assuntos complexos.
In both American and Brazilian educational contexts, inattentive study is widely recognized as a significant problem affecting student success. In Brazil, there is cultural emphasis on 'dedicação' (dedication) to studies, making inattentive study viewed negatively. In the USA, the concept relates to broader concerns about student engagement and the impact of digital distractions on learning.
NYC Slang
half-assing it / phoning it in / lazy studying
Synonyms / Sinônimos
careless studysuperficial studydistracted studyingnegligent studyunfocused learning
Antonyms / Antônimos
attentive studyfocused studydiligent studycareful examinationconcentrated learning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estudo desatento
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
estudo desatento / estudo de má qualidade
May use colloquial expressions for poor study
São Paulo
estudo desatento / estudo superficial
Both terms are commonly used
Portugal
estudo desatento / estudo negligente
Portuguese variant uses similar terminology

Related Words

attentionconcentrationstudy habitsacademic performancedistractionfocus

Related Idioms & Phrases

to skim the surface
to go through the motions
to study with half an eye
distracted attention
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