inconsiderate proposition

[ɪnkənˈsɪdərət ˌprɑpəˈzɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: inconsiderate propositions
proposição inconsiderada
1. An offer, suggestion, or proposal that lacks consideration for others' feelings, needs, or circumstances; a thoughtless or insensitive suggestion
Asking her to work overtime on her wedding day was an inconsiderate proposition.
Pedir para ela trabalhar até tarde no dia do seu casamento foi uma proposição inconsiderada.
2. A business or personal offer made without regard for the other party's reasonable expectations or well-being
The employer made an inconsiderate proposition, expecting full-time work for part-time pay.
O empregador fez uma proposição inconsiderada, esperando trabalho em tempo integral por salário de meio período.
3. An unwelcome or inappropriate suggestion or advance toward someone
She rejected his inconsiderate proposition immediately.
Ela rejeitou imediatamente sua proposição inconsiderada.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, making an 'inconsiderate proposition' is viewed negatively as it violates social norms of respect and empathy. In Brazil, such behavior may be more directly called out as 'falta de respeito' (lack of respect), while in American culture it's often addressed through indirect criticism or avoidance. The term is frequently used in workplace, romantic, and social contexts to describe behavior that crosses boundaries.
NYC Slang
A sus offer / a whack proposal / a disrespectful move
Synonyms / Sinônimos
thoughtless suggestioninsensitive offerunreasonable propositiondisrespectful proposalselfish proposal
Antonyms / Antônimos
considerate propositionthoughtful offerreasonable proposalrespectful suggestion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proposição inconsiderada
Most common and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
proposta sem-vergonha
More colloquial, emphasizing audacity
São Paulo
proposta desrespeitosa
Slightly more formal emphasis on disrespect
Portugal
proposição desconsiderada
Formal Portuguese usage, less common in everyday speech

Related Words

inconsiderateinconsideratenesspropositionthoughtlessnessinsensitivitydisregard

Related Idioms & Phrases

an offer you can't refuse (opposite meaning)
a low blow
adding insult to injury
stepping on someone's toes
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