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insensato

[ĩ.sẽ.saˈta.tu]
adjectivemasculinepl: insensatos
senseless, foolish, unwise
1. Lacking sense or good judgment; acting without reason or prudence
It was an insensate decision to travel during the storm.
Foi uma decisão insensata viajar durante a tempestade.
2. Irrational or absurd; not based on logical thinking
His insensate behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
Seu comportamento insensato chocou a todos na reunião.
3. Reckless; showing lack of care or caution
The insensate driver ignored all traffic signals.
O motorista insensato ignorou todos os sinais de trânsito.
NYC Slang
crazy, bonkers, out of your mind
Synonyms
toloimprudenteirracionalabsurdodesatinadoirresponsávelloucoinconsequente
Antonyms
sensatoprudenteracionalinteligentesábiojudiciosoresponsável

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
insensato
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
insensato
Standard usage; may use 'maluco' colloquially for stronger emphasis
São Paulo
insensato
Standard usage; 'desatinado' is also common alternative
Portugal
insensato
Standard usage; formal register preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

cometer uma insensatez
agir de forma insensata
decisão insensata
comportamento insensato
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