rash comment

[/ræʃ ˈkɒment/]
noun phrasepl: rash comments
comentário precipitado
1. a hasty or impulsive statement made without careful thought or consideration of consequences
His rash comment about the project cost him the promotion.
Seu comentário precipitado sobre o projeto custou-lhe a promoção.
2. an ill-considered remark that may offend or cause problems
She regretted making that rash comment during the meeting.
Ela se arrependeu de fazer aquele comentário precipitado durante a reunião.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, making 'rash comments' is generally viewed negatively in professional settings. In Brazil, there's an emphasis on 'jogo de cintura' (tactfulness) in social interactions, making such comments particularly problematic. In the USA, workplace culture often values measured responses, making rash comments a potential career risk.
NYC Slang
off-the-cuff comment; thoughtless remark
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hasty remarkimpulsive statementcareless commentthoughtless remarkill-considered observation
Antonyms / Antônimos
thoughtful commentmeasured remarkdeliberate statementcareful observation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentário precipitado
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comentário impensado
colloquial variant, slightly more informal
São Paulo
fala precipitada
more contemporary urban usage
Portugal
comentário precipitado
similar usage, though 'observação leviana' also acceptable

Related Words

recklessimpulsiveprecipitousthoughtlesshastytactlessunguardedoffhand

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak without thinking
put one's foot in one's mouth
jump to conclusions
falar sem pensar
colocar o pé na boca
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