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unconsidered commitment

[ˌʌnkənˈsɪdərd kəˈmɪtmənt]
nounpl: unconsidered commitments
compromisso não refletido
1. A pledge, promise, or obligation undertaken without proper thought, deliberation, or consideration of consequences
He made an unconsidered commitment to the project without understanding the full scope of work required.
Ele fez um compromisso não refletido com o projeto sem entender o escopo completo do trabalho necessário.
2. An agreement or undertaking made hastily or impulsively without adequate planning
The unconsidered commitment led to financial difficulties later.
O compromisso não refletido levou a dificuldades financeiras posteriormente.
NYC Slang
off-the-cuff promise
Synonyms
rash commitmenthasty pledgeimpulsive promisethoughtless obligationill-considered undertaking
Antonyms
deliberate commitmentconsidered pledgethoughtful promisewell-planned obligation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso não refletido
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
compromisso não ponderado
Preferred in European Portuguese; 'ponderado' is more common than 'refletido'
São Paulo
compromisso impensado
Alternative colloquial form in business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

leap before you look
bite off more than you can chew
rush into something
act without thinking
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