disconnected performance

[dɪs.kəˈnek.tɪd pərˈfɔr.məns]
noun phrasepl: disconnected performances
desempenho desconectado
1. A performance or presentation that lacks coherence, unity, or logical flow; acting or speaking in a manner that seems disjointed or lacking emotional connection
The actor gave a disconnected performance that failed to engage the audience.
O ator apresentou um desempenho desconectado que não conseguiu envolver o público.
2. Professional or artistic work that appears fragmented or fails to maintain continuity between segments
Her disconnected performance in the concert made it difficult to follow the narrative.
Seu desempenho desconectado no concerto dificultou o acompanhamento da narrativa.
3. A lack of synchronization or coordination in group performances or presentations
The band's disconnected performance was evident from the poor timing and lack of unity.
O desempenho desconectado da banda era evidente pela má sincronização e falta de unidade.
This term is commonly used in entertainment, theater, and performance criticism in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, it's often used to critique artistic or professional presentations during shows, speeches, or meetings. In the US, it's frequently employed by critics and audiences to describe weak theatrical or musical performances.
NYC Slang
a wack performance / a sloppy showing
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disjointed performancefragmented performanceincoherent performanceuneven performancechoppy performance
Antonyms / Antônimos
coherent performanceunified performanceseamless performancepolished performanceintegrated performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho desconectado
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
apresentação descosida
More colloquial variant meaning 'stitched poorly'
São Paulo
performance sem coerência
More formal, business-influenced variant
Portugal
desempenho desconexo / apresentação desarticulada
Portuguese uses 'desconexo' or 'desarticulada' as alternatives

Related Words

stage presencedeliveryexecutioncontinuitynarrative flowartistic coherence

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of sync
off the beat
missing the mark
all over the place
not firing on all cylinders
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →