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irresponsible backing

[ɪrɪˈspɒnsəbəl ˈbækɪŋ]
nounpl: irresponsible backings
apoio irresponsável
1. Support or endorsement given without proper consideration of consequences or without accountability
The politician's irresponsible backing of the project without reviewing the financial reports was criticized by the opposition.
O apoio irresponsável do político ao projeto sem revisar os relatórios financeiros foi criticado pela oposição.
2. Financial or material support provided recklessly or without due diligence
The company's irresponsible backing of the startup led to significant losses.
O apoio irresponsável da empresa à startup resultou em perdas significativas.
NYC Slang
reckless co-sign
Synonyms
reckless supportcareless endorsementthoughtless backingnegligent support
Antonyms
responsible backingprudent supportaccountable endorsementcareful backing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio irresponsável
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
apoio irresponsável
common in political and business contexts
São Paulo
apoio irresponsável
frequently used in corporate and financial discussions
Portugal
apoio irresponsável
formal usage in official and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

backing someone blindly
throwing support behind something without thinking
blind endorsement
jumping on the bandwagon
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