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pick carelessly

[/pɪk ˈkeərləsli/]
verb phrase
escolher descuidadamente
1. to select or choose something without proper attention, care, or consideration
He picked carelessly through the options without reading the details.
Ele escolheu descuidadamente entre as opções sem ler os detalhes.
2. to gather or collect items in a hasty or inattentive manner
She picked carelessly at the fruit display, bruising several apples.
Ela colheu descuidadamente na exposição de frutas, machucando várias maçãs.
Synonyms
choose haphazardlyselect negligentlypick hastilychoose thoughtlessly
Antonyms
pick carefullyselect thoughtfullychoose deliberatelypick meticulously

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolher descuidadamente
most common usage
São Paulo
pegar sem cuidado
colloquial alternative
Portugal
escolher com pouca atenção
more formal phrasing

Related Idioms & Phrases

pick and choose
pick at random
not give a pick
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