whimsical decision
[WIM-zi-kəl dih-SIZH-ən]
noun phrasefemininepl: whimsical decisions / decisões caprichosas
decisão caprichosa
1. A decision made based on sudden, playful, or fanciful impulse rather than reason, logic, or careful consideration
Her whimsical decision to quit her job and travel the world surprised everyone.
Sua decisão caprichosa de deixar o emprego e viajar pelo mundo surpreendeu a todos.
2. A choice made unpredictably or following an imaginative rather than practical inclination
The CEO's whimsical decision to repaint all offices purple confused the staff.
A decisão caprichosa do CEO de repintar todos os escritórios de roxo confundiu os funcionários.
3. A determination characterized by playfulness, oddness, or lighthearted fancy
Making a whimsical decision at the restaurant, he ordered every dessert on the menu.
Fazendo uma decisão caprichosa no restaurante, ele pediu toda a sobremesa do cardápio.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'whimsical decision' carries a tone that can range from admiring (for creative, bold choices) to disapproving (for irresponsible ones). In professional settings, such decisions are often criticized, while in artistic or personal contexts they may be celebrated. Brazilians tend to be more accepting of spontaneous choices in social situations, while in corporate America such decisions are typically viewed skeptically.
NYC Slang
off-the-wall decision / spontaneous call
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