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reckless recommendation

[ˈrekləs ˌrekəˈmenˈdeɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: reckless recommendations
recomendação imprudente
1. A suggestion or endorsement made without careful consideration of potential consequences or risks
His reckless recommendation to invest all savings in that startup proved disastrous.
Sua recomendação imprudente de investir todas as economias naquela startup provou-se desastrosa.
2. Advice given without proper due diligence or professional judgment
The financial advisor's reckless recommendation violated professional standards.
A recomendação imprudente do consultor financeiro violou os padrões profissionais.
NYC Slang
a boneheaded tip; a sketch recommendation
Synonyms
irresponsible suggestioncareless endorsementhasty recommendationnegligent advicethoughtless suggestion
Antonyms
prudent recommendationcareful endorsementresponsible suggestionsound advicewell-considered recommendation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recomendação imprudente
Most common usage
São Paulo
recomendação irresponsável
Also widely used in formal contexts
Portugal
recomendação imprudente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

playing with fire
throwing caution to the wind
a recipe for disaster
jumping in headfirst
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