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reckless choice

[/ˈrekləs tʃɔɪs/]
noun phrasepl: reckless choices / escolhas imprudentes
escolha imprudente
1. A decision made without careful consideration of the consequences or risks involved
Quitting his job without another position lined up was a reckless choice.
Sair do emprego sem ter outro já garantido foi uma escolha imprudente.
2. An action or decision characterized by lack of caution or disregard for danger
Driving at high speed in heavy rain was a reckless choice that endangered lives.
Dirigir em alta velocidade sob chuva forte foi uma escolha imprudente que colocou vidas em risco.
NYC Slang
dumb move / crazy move / wild choice
Synonyms
hasty decisioncareless decisionfoolish choiceirresponsible choicethoughtless decision
Antonyms
careful choicethoughtful decisionprudent choicewise decisioncautious choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolha imprudente
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
escolha irresponsável
Also widely used in colloquial speech
São Paulo
escolha temerária
More formal variant in business contexts
Portugal
escolha imprudente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'temerária' also acceptable in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw caution to the wind
jump in with both feet
play with fire
take a leap in the dark
court disaster
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