irresponsible digital use
[ɪˌrɛspɑnsəbəl ˈdɪdʒɪtəl juz]
noun phrasepl: irresponsible digital uses
uso irresponsável da internet/digital
1. The careless or reckless use of digital devices, internet, and online platforms without consideration for personal safety, privacy, mental health, or social consequences
Sharing passwords on social media is a form of irresponsible digital use.
Compartilhar senhas nas redes sociais é uma forma de uso irresponsável da internet.
2. Engaging in online activities that violate terms of service, cyberbully others, or expose oneself to digital risks
Cyberbullying and harassment represent irresponsible digital use in online communities.
O ciberassédio e o assédio online representam uso irresponsável da internet em comunidades digitais.
3. Excessive screen time and addiction-like behaviors that negatively impact productivity, sleep, and face-to-face relationships
Spending 12 hours daily on video games is considered irresponsible digital use.
Passar 12 horas diárias jogando videogame é considerado uso irresponsável da internet.
In Brazil, this term has gained prominence with growing concerns about social media addiction among youth, cyberbullying, and data privacy. Educational campaigns increasingly promote 'uso responsável da internet' (responsible internet use) in schools. In the USA, the concept is deeply tied to concerns about mental health impacts, particularly among Gen Z and younger demographics, with discussions often framed around 'digital wellness' and 'screen time limits.'
NYC Slang
reckless scrolling, digital carelessness, or 'being online stupid'
Related Idioms & Phrases
going down the rabbit hole
getting lost in the digital world
falling into the social media trap
burning bridges online
oversharing on the internet
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