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neglectful support

[nɪˈɡlɛktfəl səˈpɔrt]
noun phrasepl: neglectful supports
apoio negligente
1. assistance or help provided in an inadequate, careless, or insufficient manner; support that fails to meet necessary standards of care or attention
The organization's neglectful support of its employees led to high turnover rates.
O apoio negligente da organização aos seus funcionários resultou em altas taxas de rotatividade.
2. in legal or social contexts, assistance given without proper diligence, attention, or responsibility
The court found the caregiver guilty of providing neglectful support to the elderly patient.
O tribunal considerou o cuidador culpado por prestar apoio negligente ao paciente idoso.
Synonyms
inadequate supportcareless assistanceinattentive helpdeficient aidremiss support
Antonyms
attentive supportdiligent assistancecareful helpadequate supportconscientious aid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio negligente
Standard usage across Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
apoio negligente; suporte descuidado
May use 'suporte' in business contexts
Portugal
apoio negligente; suporte negligenciado
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall through the cracks
left in the lurch
half-hearted support
turning a blind eye
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