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pick recklessly

[/pɪk ˈrɛkləsli/]
verb phrase
escolher imprudentemente
1. to select or choose something without care, caution, or proper consideration; to make a choice in a careless or hasty manner
He picked recklessly among the job offers without considering the consequences.
Ele escolheu imprudentemente entre as ofertas de emprego sem considerar as consequências.
2. to select or gather items indiscriminately without regard for quality or appropriateness
She picked recklessly through the sale bin, grabbing whatever caught her eye.
Ela escolheu imprudentemente no caixote de saldo, pegando tudo o que lhe chamava a atenção.
Synonyms
choose hastilyselect carelesslypick carelesslychoose unwisely
Antonyms
choose carefullyselect thoughtfullypick deliberatelychoose wisely

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolher imprudentemente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
escolher sem cuidado
alternative phrasing
Portugal
escolher de forma imprudente
more formal construction

Related Idioms & Phrases

pick and choose carelessly
throw caution to the wind
act without thinking
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