abysmal performance

[əˈbɪzməl pərˈfɔːrməns]
noun phrasepl: abysmal performances
desempenho abismal
1. an extremely poor, bad, or unsuccessful execution of a task, show, or activity; performance that is extremely disappointing or terrible
The team's abysmal performance in the first half cost them the game.
O desempenho abismal do time no primeiro tempo custou-lhes a vitória.
2. a level of quality or execution that is shockingly inadequate or awful
Her abysmal performance on the exam resulted in a failing grade.
Seu desempenho abismal na prova resultou em uma nota de reprovação.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'abysmal performance' is used formally and informally to describe significant failures in professional, academic, or sports settings. It carries strong negative connotations and is often used in reviews, critiques, and casual complaints about poor execution.
NYC Slang
that performance was trash / that was a dumpster fire
Synonyms / Sinônimos
terrible performanceawful performancedismal performancepoor performancedreadful performancepathetic performance
Antonyms / Antônimos
excellent performanceoutstanding performancestellar performancesuperb performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho abismal
Standard expression used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desempenho horrível/péssimo
More colloquial alternatives commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
desempenho abismal
Formal usage preferred in business contexts
Portugal
desempenho abismal
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'prestação abismal'

Related Words

performanceabysmalfailureexecutionoutcomeassessment

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit rock bottom
fall flat on one's face
bomb (a performance)
train wreck
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