negligible consequence

[NEG-li-juh-bul KON-si-kwens]
noun phrasepl: negligible consequences
consequência negligenciável
1. An outcome or result that is so minor, unimportant, or insignificant that it can be disregarded or ignored
The delay in shipping had a negligible consequence on the project timeline.
O atraso no envio teve uma consequência negligenciável no cronograma do projeto.
2. A secondary effect or impact that is too small to warrant serious consideration or concern
The software bug had only negligible consequences for user experience.
O bug do software teve apenas consequências negligenciáveis para a experiência do usuário.
In both American English and Brazilian Portuguese business environments, this phrase is commonly used in risk assessments and project management to distinguish between outcomes that require action and those that can be safely ignored. It reflects a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and resource allocation.
NYC Slang
no big deal consequence
Synonyms / Sinônimos
trivial consequenceminor consequenceinsignificant consequencetrifling consequencenegligible impact
Antonyms / Antônimos
significant consequencemajor consequenceserious consequencesubstantial consequencegrave consequence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
consequência negligenciável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
consequência desprezível
Alternative common usage in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
consequência insignificante
Colloquial variant
Portugal
consequência negligenciável
Formal Portuguese usage; may also use 'consequência irrelevante'

Related Words

negligibleconsequenceimpactinsignificanttrivialminimal effectinconsequential

Related Idioms & Phrases

drop in the bucket
a grain of sand
doesn't move the needle
water under the bridge
no skin off my back
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