unthinking decisions
[ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ dɪˈsɪʒənz]
noun phrase
decisões precipitadas
1. choices or judgments made without careful consideration, reflection, or deliberation; hasty or impulsive determinations
His unthinking decisions cost the company millions of dollars.
Suas decisões precipitadas custaram milhões à empresa.
2. actions taken automatically or habitually without conscious thought or analysis
The manager's unthinking decisions showed a lack of planning and foresight.
As decisões irrefletidas do gerente mostraram falta de planejamento e visão.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, unthinking decisions are generally viewed negatively as signs of poor leadership and lack of professional judgment. In Brazil, the phrase 'decisões de cabeça quente' (hot-headed decisions) is commonly used to describe emotionally-driven, unthinking choices. The concept emphasizes the importance of deliberation in professional and personal contexts across both cultures.
NYC Slang
off-the-cuff decisions; spur-of-the-moment calls
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