thoughtless dedication
[ˈθɔːtləs ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: thoughtless dedications / dedicações irrefletidas
dedicação irrefletida
1. commitment or devotion to a cause, person, or task that lacks careful consideration, reflection, or awareness of consequences
His thoughtless dedication to work caused him to neglect his family's emotional needs.
Sua dedicação irrefletida ao trabalho o fez negligenciar as necessidades emocionais de sua família.
2. blind loyalty or commitment without questioning the validity, ethics, or wisdom of the endeavor
The group's thoughtless dedication to the cult leader resulted in their financial ruin.
A dedicação irrefletida do grupo ao líder da seita resultou em sua ruína financeira.
This phrase is often used in discussions about workplace culture, religious movements, and personal relationships in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, it frequently appears in workplace discourse criticizing the culture of excessive dedication without work-life balance. In the USA, it's commonly associated with critiques of cult behavior or sports fandom.
NYC Slang
blind dedication; riding with someone no questions asked
Related Idioms & Phrases
going all in without thinking
riding or dying without reflection
putting all your eggs in one basket blindly
devotion without discernment
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