unwise course

[/ʌnˈwaɪz kɔːrs/]
noun phrasepl: unwise courses
curso imprudente
1. A plan of action or line of conduct that is not sensible, judicious, or well-considered; a decision or strategy that lacks wisdom or good judgment
Investing all his savings in that startup was an unwise course that led to financial ruin.
Investir todas as suas economias naquela startup foi um curso imprudente que levou à ruína financeira.
2. A direction or sequence of events that is ill-advised or likely to result in negative consequences
The government's unwise course of action regarding education policy alienated many voters.
O curso imprudente de ação do governo em relação à política educacional alienou muitos eleitores.
This phrase is commonly used in formal and informal contexts in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese to criticize decisions made by individuals, governments, or organizations. In Brazil, it's frequently used in news commentary and political discourse when discussing government policies or corporate decisions that have proven problematic.
NYC Slang
a bad move / a dumb play
Synonyms / Sinônimos
foolish decisionpoor judgmentreckless pathill-advised strategyimprudent approach
Antonyms / Antônimos
wise courseprudent decisionsound judgmentsensible pathjudicious approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso imprudente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
atitude imprudente
Alternative phrasing commonly used in colloquial speech
São Paulo
decisão insensata
Business and formal contexts prefer this variant
Portugal
curso imprudente / atitude pouco sensata
Similar to Brazilian usage but 'atitude pouco sensata' is also common

Related Words

unwiseimprudencefollymisjudgmentmiscalculationpoor decision-making

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a wrong turn
go down the wrong path
make a misstep
bark up the wrong tree
head in the wrong direction
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