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reckless procedures

[ˈrekləs prəˈsiːdʒərz]
noun phrase
procedimentos imprudentes
1. Actions or processes carried out without proper care, caution, or regard for potential consequences or safety
The hospital was sued for reckless procedures that endangered patient safety.
O hospital foi processado por procedimentos imprudentes que colocaram em risco a segurança dos pacientes.
2. Methods or techniques executed in a careless manner, disregarding established protocols or best practices
The surgeon was criticized for reckless procedures during the operation.
O cirurgião foi criticado pelos procedimentos imprudentes durante a operação.
Synonyms
careless proceduresnegligent procedureshasty proceduresirresponsible proceduresdangerous procedures
Antonyms
careful procedurescautious proceduresprudent proceduresresponsible proceduressafe procedures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
procedimentos imprudentes
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
procedimentos negligentes
More common in legal and medical documentation
Rio de Janeiro
procedimentos temerários
Alternative formal term emphasizing audacious disregard for safety
Portugal
procedimentos imprudentes
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a loose cannon
flying by the seat of one's pants
shooting from the hip
cut corners
devil-may-care attitude
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