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proceed heedlessly

[prəˈsiːd ˈhiːdləsli]
verb phrase
prosseguir imprudentemente
1. to continue forward or advance without paying attention to potential dangers, warnings, or consequences
He proceeded heedlessly into the negotiation without consulting his advisors.
Ele prosseguiu imprudentemente na negociação sem consultar seus consultores.
2. to move ahead in a careless or reckless manner, ignoring caution
She proceeded heedlessly down the dark street despite the warnings.
Ela prosseguiu imprudentemente pela rua escura apesar dos avisos.
NYC Slang
charge ahead without thinking, rush in blindly
Synonyms
rush headlongforge ahead recklesslyadvance carelesslypush forward heedlesslyproceed rashly
Antonyms
proceed cautiouslyadvance carefullymove thoughtfullyproceed with cautiongo deliberately

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prosseguir imprudentemente
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
seguir adiante sem cuidado
alternative phrasing used in São Paulo
Portugal
prosseguir sem atenção
slightly more formal Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

rush in where angels fear to tread
bull in a china shop
throw caution to the wind
jump in with both feet
forge ahead at full steam
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