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move thoughtlessly
[moov ˈθɔːtləsli]
verb phrase
mover-se precipitadamente
1.
to change position or location without careful consideration or awareness of consequences
He moved thoughtlessly into traffic without looking both ways.
Ele atravessou precipitadamente a rua sem olhar para os dois lados.
2.
to act or proceed without deliberation or mindfulness
She moved thoughtlessly through the museum, barely noticing the artwork.
Ela percorreu o museu sem pensar, mal notando as obras de arte.
Synonyms
move carelessly
move recklessly
move hastily
move without thinking
act impulsively
Antonyms
move deliberately
move carefully
move consciously
move thoughtfully
move mindfully
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
mover-se precipitadamente
common usage for unthinking movement
São Paulo
se mover sem pensar
colloquial variant
Portugal
mover-se sem pensar
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
act without thinking
jump the gun
rush headlong
not look before you leap
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