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irresponsible assistance

[ɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl əˈsɪstəns]
noun phrasepl: irresponsible assistances
assistência irresponsável
1. Help or support provided without proper care, accountability, or consideration for consequences
The company's irresponsible assistance in covering up the scandal made matters worse.
A assistência irresponsável da empresa em encobrir o escândalo piorou as coisas.
2. Aid given carelessly without evaluating potential negative outcomes or moral implications
Providing irresponsible assistance to unvetted organizations can cause harm.
Fornecer assistência irresponsável a organizações não verificadas pode causar danos.
Synonyms
reckless aidcareless supportnegligent helpunreliable assistanceirresponsible support
Antonyms
responsible assistanceaccountable helpcareful supportconscientious aidreliable assistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assistência irresponsável
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
assistência irresponsável
Standard European Portuguese usage
General
ajuda negligente
Alternative form emphasizing negligence

Related Idioms & Phrases

doing someone a disservice
helping with a heavy hand
playing with fire
opening a can of worms
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