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reckless disposal

[ˈrekləs dɪˈspoʊzəl]
nounpl: reckless disposals
descarte irresponsável
1. The careless, negligent, or irresponsible removal, abandonment, or getting rid of something (especially waste, hazardous materials, or unwanted items) without proper regard for safety, legal requirements, or environmental consequences
The company was fined for reckless disposal of toxic chemicals into the river.
A empresa foi multada pelo descarte irresponsável de produtos químicos tóxicos no rio.
2. The act of discarding something in a manner that shows lack of care or caution, potentially causing harm or damage
Reckless disposal of electronic waste contributes to environmental pollution.
O descarte irresponsável de resíduos eletrônicos contribui para a poluição ambiental.
Synonyms
careless disposalnegligent disposalimproper disposalirresponsible dumpingillegal dumping
Antonyms
proper disposalresponsible disposalcareful disposalsafe disposallawful disposal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descarte irresponsável
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
descarte negligente
Alternative common usage in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
descarte imprudente
Regional variation emphasizing imprudence
Portugal
eliminação irresponsável
Portuguese Portuguese may use 'eliminação' instead of 'descarte'

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw caution to the wind
fly by the seat of one's pants
without a second thought
care não estar em falta (Portuguese idiom for not caring about consequences)
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