neglect methods

[nɪˈɡlɛkt ˈmɛθədz]
noun phrase
métodos negligenciados
1. approaches, techniques, or procedures that are disregarded, ignored, or not properly attended to
The neglect methods in their research led to inaccurate results.
Os métodos negligenciados em sua pesquisa levaram a resultados imprecisos.
2. failure to implement or maintain established practices or procedures
The company's neglect methods regarding safety protocols caused serious accidents.
Os métodos negligenciados da empresa em relação aos protocolos de segurança causaram acidentes graves.
3. disregard for proper techniques or established best practices
Years of neglect methods finally caught up with the aging infrastructure.
Anos de métodos negligenciados finalmente alcançaram a infraestrutura envelhecida.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'neglect methods' is frequently used in professional, academic, and industrial settings to critique poor management practices. In Brazil, it often implies systemic issues, while in the US it may refer to individual responsibility. The phrase carries negative connotations and is used to assign blame or explain failures.
NYC Slang
sloppy methods / cutting corners
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disregarded proceduresignored practicesabandoned techniquesoverlooked approachessloppy methods
Antonyms / Antônimos
proper methodscareful proceduresmaintained practicesestablished protocols

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
métodos negligenciados
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
métodos descuidados
Alternative more colloquial form
Rio de Janeiro
métodos abandonados
Emphasis on complete disregard
Portugal
métodos negligenciados / métodos descurados
Portuguese preference for 'descurado'

Related Words

neglectmethodologyoversightmaintenanceprocedureprotocol

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall through the cracks
let something slide
turn a blind eye to
fall on deaf ears
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