unacceptable error

[ʌn.ækˈsɛp.tə.bəl ˈɛr.ər]
noun phrasepl: unacceptable errors
erro inaceitável
1. A mistake or fault that is considered so serious or inappropriate that it cannot be tolerated or approved
Making such an unacceptable error in a legal document could result in severe consequences.
Cometer um erro inaceitável em um documento legal poderia resultar em consequências graves.
2. In professional or academic contexts, a mistake that falls below minimum standards of quality or performance
The company views data breaches as unacceptable errors that demand immediate remediation.
A empresa considera vazamento de dados um erro inaceitável que exige remediação imediata.
In Brazilian business culture, emphasizing 'erro inaceitável' reflects the importance placed on professional standards and quality in corporate environments. In American contexts, this phrase is commonly used in legal, healthcare, and corporate settings where accountability is paramount. The term carries significant weight in both cultures when discussing disciplinary actions or performance reviews.
NYC Slang
total fail / epic fail / unforgivable mess
Synonyms / Sinônimos
intolerable mistakeinexcusable errorunforgivable mistakegrave errorcritical error
Antonyms / Antônimos
acceptable errorminor mistaketrivial errorforgivable mistakeunderstandable error

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erro inaceitável
Most common usage across Brazil in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
erro inaceitável / erro inadmissível
Both terms widely used in business and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
erro inaceitável
Standard usage in professional and academic settings
Portugal
erro inaceitável
Same translation used; may also use 'erro inadmissível' or 'erro imperdoável'

Related Words

error tolerancequality controlnegligenceaccountabilitystandards compliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

a bridge too far
cross the line
beyond the pale
set the bar too low
no excuse for
inexcusável demais
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