inexcusable delay
[/ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl dɪˈleɪ/]
noun phrasepl: inexcusable delays
atraso injustificável
1. a postponement or lag in time that cannot be justified, pardoned, or explained away; an unacceptable failure to act or deliver something on time
The company's inexcusable delay in responding to customer complaints damaged their reputation.
O atraso injustificável da empresa em responder às reclamações dos clientes prejudicou sua reputação.
2. a situation where someone or something fails to meet a deadline or expected timeframe without valid reasons
There was an inexcusable delay in the delivery of the medical supplies to the hospital.
Houve um atraso injustificável na entrega dos suprimentos médicos ao hospital.
The phrase 'inexcusable delay' is commonly used in both American and Brazilian business contexts to express strong disapproval of tardiness or failure to meet obligations. In Brazil, it often appears in formal complaints, legal documents, and customer service escalations. In the US, it's frequently used in corporate communications and legal settings. The term carries significant weight and implies not just a mistake, but a failure of responsibility.
NYC Slang
unforgivable lag; inexcusable holdup
Related Idioms & Phrases
without a shadow of a doubt
no ifs, ands, or buts about it
there's no excuse for it
no valid reason whatsoever
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