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reckless haste

[ˈrɛkləs heɪst]
noun phrase
pressa imprudente
1. hurried, hasty, or rushed action taken without due care, caution, or consideration of consequences
In reckless haste, he signed the contract without reading it thoroughly.
Com pressa imprudente, ele assinou o contrato sem lê-lo completamente.
2. careless speed or urgency that disregards potential dangers or risks
The driver's reckless haste caused the accident on the highway.
A pressa imprudente do motorista causou o acidente na rodovia.
NYC Slang
rushing headfirst without thinking, flying blind
Synonyms
hasty rushcareless speedprecipitate hasteheadlong rushundue urgency
Antonyms
deliberate carecautious approachmeasured pacecareful considerationthoughtful planning

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pressa imprudente / pressa descuidada
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
pressa doida
colloquial, emphasizes recklessness
São Paulo
pressa precipitada
formal usage
Portugal
pressa imprudente / pressa desenfreada
desenfreada is more emphatic

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the heat of the moment
acting on impulse
rushing into things
without a second thought
helter-skelter
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