neglecting results

[nɪˈɡlɛktɪŋ rɪˈzʌlts]
verb phrase
negligenciando resultados
1. the act of failing to give proper attention or care to outcomes, consequences, or achievements; disregarding the importance of desired or expected results
Neglecting results in your studies will lead to poor grades.
Negligenciar resultados nos seus estudos levará a notas ruins.
2. the practice of overlooking or ignoring the effectiveness or performance metrics of a project, task, or initiative
The manager was criticized for neglecting results and focusing only on processes.
O gerente foi criticado por negligenciar resultados e focar apenas em processos.
3. failing to monitor, track, or follow up on the outcomes of efforts or investments
Neglecting results can cost a business thousands in lost revenue.
Negligenciar resultados pode custar a um negócio milhares em receita perdida.
In Brazilian business culture, 'negligenciando resultados' is viewed negatively as results-oriented thinking is highly valued. In American corporate environments, this phrase often appears in performance reviews and management discussions about accountability. The concept emphasizes the importance of outcomes over processes in competitive markets.
NYC Slang
blowing off results
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ignoring outcomesdisregarding resultsoverlooking performancefailing to track progressdisregarding consequences
Antonyms / Antônimos
achieving resultsfocusing on outcomesprioritizing resultsmonitoring performancetracking success

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
negligenciando resultados
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
negligenciando resultados
commonly used in business and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
deixando de lado os resultados
alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
negligenciando resultados
formal usage; may also say 'descurando resultados'

Related Words

neglectnegligenceoversightaccountabilityperformance metricsoutcomes

Related Idioms & Phrases

missing the mark
dropping the ball
taking your eye off the ball
falling through the cracks
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