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unwise selection

[ʌnˈwaɪz sɪˈlɛkʃən]
noun phrasepl: unwise selections
seleção imprudente
1. A choice or decision that lacks good judgment or prudence; a poor or ill-advised picking of something from available options
Hiring him without checking references was an unwise selection that cost the company dearly.
Contratá-lo sem verificar referências foi uma seleção imprudente que custou caro à empresa.
2. The act of choosing something that is likely to have negative consequences
The committee's unwise selection of the venue led to attendance problems.
A seleção imprudente do local pela comissão causou problemas de comparecimento.
NYC Slang
bad pick / dumb move
Synonyms
poor choicebad selectionill-advised choicemisguided selectionfoolish choiceinjudicious selection
Antonyms
wise selectionjudicious choiceprudent selectiongood choicesensible selection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seleção imprudente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
escolha meio brava
Colloquial alternative meaning a risky or foolish choice
São Paulo
seleção desavisada
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
seleção imprudente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

barking up the wrong tree
put all eggs in one basket
miss the mark
make a wrong call
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