Desleixado
Example: O escritor desleixado perdeu o prazo da entrega do manuscrito.
Definition
"Desleixado" describes a person or thing that is careless, negligent, or untidy, often showing a lack of attention to detail or responsibility. For example, a "desleixado" writer might miss important deadlines or overlook essential tasks due to disorganization.
Etymology
The word "desleixado" comes from the Portuguese prefix 'des-' indicating negation, combined with 'leixado', derived from 'leixar', an old verb related to neglect or abandonment. Did you know? The prefix 'des-' often turns a positive quality into its opposite, so "desleixado" literally means 'not careful' or 'neglected'.
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