compromised qualities
[kəm-ˈprä-ˌmīzd ˈkwä-lə-tēz]
noun phrase
qualidades comprometidas
1. characteristics or attributes that have been weakened, diminished, or made less effective due to external pressure, negotiation, or loss of integrity
The product's compromised qualities made it unsuitable for professional use.
As qualidades comprometidas do produto o tornaram inadequado para uso profissional.
2. standards or features that have been reduced in value or performance as a result of making concessions or accepting unfavorable conditions
Despite the compromised qualities, the team decided to proceed with the project.
Apesar das qualidades comprometidas, a equipe decidiu prosseguir com o projeto.
3. personal or professional attributes that have lost credibility, reliability, or trustworthiness
His compromised qualities as a leader became evident after the scandal.
Suas qualidades comprometidas como líder tornaram-se evidentes após o escândalo.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, 'qualidades comprometidas' is frequently used when discussing product recalls, ethical violations, or professional misconduct. In Portugal, the phrase may be less common in favor of 'características afetadas' or 'padrões reduzidos'. The term carries negative connotations in both cultures and is often used in formal or serious discussions.
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