demonstrate unreadiness
[ˌdɛmənˈstreɪt ʌnˈrɛdɪnəs]
verb phrase
demonstrar falta de preparação
1. to show or make evident that one is not prepared, equipped, or willing to do something
His fumbling responses during the interview demonstrated unreadiness for the position.
Suas respostas vacilantes durante a entrevista demonstraram falta de preparação para o cargo.
2. to exhibit lack of preparation or competence in handling a task or situation
The team's performance demonstrated unreadiness for the championship game.
O desempenho do time demonstrou falta de preparação para o jogo do campeonato.
This phrase is commonly used in professional and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA to describe someone who fails to meet expectations or shows lack of preparation. In Brazilian culture, there is often an emphasis on 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility and readiness), so demonstrating unreadiness can be viewed negatively in business settings. The phrase is particularly common in performance evaluations and educational assessments.
NYC Slang
showing you're not ready / caught slipping
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