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inconsequential decision

[ɪnˌkɑːnsɪˈkwenʃəl dɪˈsɪʒən]
noun phrasefemininepl: inconsequential decisions / decisões inconsequentes
decisão inconsequente
1. A decision that has little or no importance; a choice that does not significantly affect outcomes or circumstances
Whether to wear a blue or red shirt was an inconsequential decision.
Decidir entre usar uma camisa azul ou vermelha foi uma decisão inconsequente.
2. A choice made without logical reasoning or regard for consequences
His inconsequential decisions often led to problems later.
Suas decisões inconsequentes frequentemente causavam problemas depois.
NYC Slang
no biggie decision / small potatoes decision
Synonyms
trivial decisionminor decisioninsignificant decisionunimportant decisionnegligible decision
Antonyms
consequential decisionsignificant decisionimportant decisioncritical decisionmajor decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão inconsequente
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
decisão sem importância
Alternative, more colloquial expression
Portugal
decisão inconsequencial
Direct adaptation; also uses 'decisão trivial' or 'decisão de pouca relevância'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a drop in the bucket
small potatoes
not worth the paper it's printed on
much ado about nothing
não é nada de mais
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