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neglect of the purpose
[nɪˈɡlekt əv ðə ˈpɜrpəs]
noun phrase
pl: neglects of the purpose
negligência do propósito
1.
The failure to give proper attention or care to the intended goal or objective
The neglect of the purpose in the project led to its failure.
A negligência do propósito no projeto levou ao seu fracasso.
2.
Disregard or oversight of what was originally intended to be accomplished
The team's neglect of the purpose resulted in wasted resources.
A negligência do propósito pela equipe resultou em desperdício de recursos.
Synonyms
disregard of the purpose
failure to fulfill the purpose
oversight of the objective
dereliction of duty
Antonyms
fulfillment of the purpose
adherence to the objective
dedication to the goal
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
negligência do propósito
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
negligência do propósito
Standard usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
lose sight of the purpose
miss the mark
drop the ball
lose focus
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