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irresponsible help

[/ɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl help/]
noun phrasepl: irresponsible help (uncountable)
ajuda irresponsável
1. Assistance or support provided without proper care, accountability, or consideration for consequences; help that is negligent or reckless
The government's irresponsible help to the troubled bank only made the crisis worse.
A ajuda irresponsável do governo ao banco problemático apenas piorou a crise.
2. Aid given without adequate planning, resources, or follow-up, often causing more harm than good
Providing irresponsible help without understanding the real needs is counterproductive.
Fornecer ajuda irresponsável sem compreender as necessidades reais é contraproducente.
Synonyms
reckless assistancenegligent supportcareless aidthoughtless helpunaccountable assistance
Antonyms
responsible helpaccountable assistancecareful supportthoughtful aidreliable help

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda irresponsável
standard usage
São Paulo
ajuda irresponsável
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda irresponsável
standard usage
Portugal
ajuda irresponsável
standard usage; may also use 'auxílio irresponsável' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

more harm than good
help with strings attached
backhanded help
throwing money at a problem
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