wrong choice

[rɔŋ tʃɔɪs]
noun phrasepl: wrong choices
escolha errada
1. a decision or selection that is incorrect, inappropriate, or leads to undesirable consequences
Choosing that university turned out to be a wrong choice for her career.
Escolher aquela universidade acabou sendo uma escolha errada para sua carreira.
2. an option selected that does not meet the requirements or desired outcome
Hiring him was the wrong choice; he didn't fit the team.
Contratá-lo foi a escolha errada; ele não se encaixava na equipe.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'wrong choice' is commonly used to discuss personal regrets about decisions—particularly regarding education, career, relationships, and major life events. Brazilians may use 'escolha errada' in both casual and formal settings, while Americans often soften the phrase with expressions like 'not the best choice' in professional contexts.
NYC Slang
bad call / wrong move
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bad decisionpoor choicemistakeerrormisjudgmentblunder
Antonyms / Antônimos
right choicegood decisionwise choicecorrect choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolha errada
most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
escolha errada / péssima escolha
may use more emphatic expressions
São Paulo
escolha errada / decisão equivocada
formal business context usage
Portugal
escolha errada / má escolha
similar to Brazilian but may prefer 'má escolha' in formal contexts

Related Words

decisionselectionjudgmentconsequenceregretmistake

Related Idioms & Phrases

the road not taken
barking up the wrong tree
bet on the wrong horse
cry over spilled milk
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