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negligent work

[/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒənt wɜrk/]
nounpl: negligent works
trabalho negligente
1. Work performed with a lack of proper care, attention, or diligence; failure to exercise reasonable care in professional or occupational duties
The contractor's negligent work resulted in structural damage to the building.
O trabalho negligente do empreiteiro resultou em danos estruturais ao edifício.
2. In legal contexts, work that falls below the standard of care expected from a reasonable professional in that field
The client sued for negligent work performed by the architect.
O cliente processou por trabalho negligente realizado pelo arquiteto.
NYC Slang
half-assed work
Synonyms
careless worksloppy worksubstandard workdeficient workinadequate work
Antonyms
diligent workcareful workmeticulous workconscientious workquality work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho negligente
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho negligente / serviço desatento
Common in business and legal contexts
Portugal
trabalho negligente / trabalho negligenciado
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

breach of duty
failure to exercise due diligence
substandard performance
dereliction of duty
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