thoughtless decisions

[ˈθɔːtləs dɪˈsɪʒənz]
noun phrase
decisões precipitadas
1. decisions made without careful consideration, reflection, or regard for consequences
His thoughtless decisions cost the company millions of dollars.
Suas decisões precipitadas custaram milhões à empresa.
2. choices made impulsively without thinking about potential outcomes or impact on others
The manager's thoughtless decisions affected the entire team negatively.
As decisões precipitadas do gerente afetaram negativamente toda a equipe.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, thoughtless decisions are heavily criticized as they often lead to negative consequences. Brazilian workplace culture emphasizes the importance of 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility) balanced with careful judgment, making thoughtless decisions particularly frowned upon as they show lack of professionalism and respect for collective outcomes.
NYC Slang
rush decisions or off-the-cuff calls
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reckless decisionshasty decisionsimpulsive decisionscareless decisionsunthinking decisions
Antonyms / Antônimos
deliberate decisionscareful decisionsthoughtful decisionswell-considered decisionsprudent decisions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisões precipitadas
most common and formal usage
General Brazilian
decisões irrefletidas
emphasizes lack of reflection
Rio de Janeiro
decisões de cabeça quente
colloquial expression meaning 'hot-headed decisions'
Portugal
decisões impensadas
common in European Portuguese

Related Words

thoughtlessnessimpulsivityrecklessnesscarelessnessconsiderationreflection

Related Idioms & Phrases

act in haste, repent in leisure
jump to conclusions
shoot from the hip
not thinking straight
without a second thought
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