awful performance

[AW-ful PER-for-muns]
noun phrasepl: awful performances
desempenho horrível
1. an extremely poor, substandard, or disappointing execution of a task, presentation, or artistic display
The actor's awful performance in the play disappointed the entire audience.
O desempenho horrível do ator na peça decepcionou toda a plateia.
2. a notably bad or unsatisfactory level of work or conduct
The team's awful performance in the first half resulted in a loss.
O desempenho horrível do time no primeiro tempo resultou em uma derrota.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'awful performance' is widely used in entertainment, sports, and professional settings to critique substandard work. In Brazil, it's common to see this phrase used directly in Portuguese (desempenho horrível/péssimo) in media criticism and sports commentary. The term carries strong negative connotation and is often used in formal reviews, casual conversation, and social media commentary.
NYC Slang
that performance was garbage/trash/sucked
Synonyms / Sinônimos
terrible performancepoor performancebad performancedismal performanceabysmal performancedisappointing performance
Antonyms / Antônimos
excellent performanceoutstanding performancestellar performancesuperb performancegreat performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho horrível
most commonly used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
apresentação péssima
also used colloquially
São Paulo
desempenho terrível
common business and entertainment context
Portugal
desempenho péssimo
similar usage with slight vocabulary variations

Related Words

performanceexecutiondisplaypresentationcompetenceskillabilityquality

Related Idioms & Phrases

knock it out of the park (opposite)
drop the ball
bomb (as in 'the show bombed')
flop
tank
fell flat
miss the mark
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