brutal feedback
[/ˈbruːtəl ˈfiːdbæk/]
noun phrasepl: brutal feedback (uncountable) / instances of brutal feedback
crítica brutal / feedback brutal / realimentação brutal
1. Harshly honest or severely critical comments or evaluations delivered without softening or sugar-coating, often causing emotional discomfort
The director gave brutal feedback on the actor's performance, pointing out every flaw without any encouragement.
O diretor deu uma crítica brutal sobre a performance do ator, apontando cada falha sem nenhum encorajamento.
2. Unfiltered, blunt criticism intended to highlight problems or areas for improvement, typically delivered in a direct manner
She appreciated the brutal feedback from her mentor because it helped her improve faster than sugarcoated comments would have.
Ela apreciou a crítica brutal do seu mentor porque a ajudou a melhorar mais rápido do que comentários açucarados teriam feito.
In American business and tech culture, brutal feedback is often seen as a sign of respect and investment in someone's growth, particularly in startup environments and Silicon Valley. In Brazil, while increasingly accepted in modern corporate settings, it may be perceived as more aggressive due to cultural preferences for softer communication styles. The term has gained popularity with globalization and the influence of English in professional Brazilian Portuguese.
NYC Slang
keeping it real / no-cap criticism / straight up feedback / the real talk
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