damaged qualities

[ˈdæmɪdʒd ˈkwɑːlətiz]
noun phrasepl: damaged qualities
qualidades danificadas / qualidades prejudicadas
1. Characteristics or attributes that have been negatively affected, diminished, or impaired in value, function, or reputation
The company's damaged qualities included poor customer service and unreliable products.
As qualidades danificadas da empresa incluíam péssimo atendimento ao cliente e produtos não confiáveis.
2. Personal or professional traits that have been compromised or weakened due to negative experiences or actions
After the scandal, his damaged qualities as a leader became evident to everyone.
Após o escândalo, suas qualidades prejudicadas como líder tornaram-se evidentes para todos.
3. Flawed or defective characteristics that reduce merit, credibility, or desirability
The damaged qualities of the used car made it difficult to resell.
As qualidades danificadas do carro usado dificultaram sua revenda.
This phrase is commonly used in commercial, professional, and personal contexts in both Brazilian and American English to describe deterioration in value, reputation, or character. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in business negotiations and customer service discussions. In the USA, it's often used in legal contexts, product liability cases, and interpersonal relationship discussions.
NYC Slang
busted qualities / beat-up traits
Synonyms / Sinônimos
impaired qualitiescompromised traitsflawed characteristicsdiminished attributesdefective qualities
Antonyms / Antônimos
intact qualitiespreserved qualitiesimproved traitsenhanced characteristicsperfect qualities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
qualidades danificadas / qualidades prejudicadas
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
qualidades danificadas / qualidades estragadas
May use 'estragadas' colloquially
São Paulo
qualidades comprometidas / qualidades danificadas
Often uses 'comprometidas' in business context
Portugal
qualidades prejudicadas / qualidades danificadas
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

damaged goodscharacter flawsdefectsimpairmentsdeteriorationcompromiseweakness

Related Idioms & Phrases

goods with damaged qualities
repair damaged qualities
assess the damaged qualities
overlook damaged qualities
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