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equivocal performance

[/ɪˈkwɪvəkəl pərˈfɔːrməns/]
noun phrasepl: equivocal performances
desempenho ambíguo
1. A performance, action, or result that is unclear, uncertain, or open to multiple interpretations; a display that does not clearly indicate success or failure
The team's equivocal performance in the first half left coaches uncertain about their strategy.
O desempenho ambíguo do time no primeiro tempo deixou os técnicos incertos quanto à sua estratégia.
2. A presentation or demonstration that is neither clearly good nor clearly bad; something that could be interpreted as either positive or negative
Her equivocal performance in the interview did not inspire confidence in the hiring committee.
Seu desempenho ambíguo na entrevista não inspirou confiança na comissão de contratação.
NYC Slang
meh performance; so-so showing
Synonyms
ambiguous performanceunclear performancemixed performanceuneven performancemediocre performancedesempenho indefinidodesempenho incerto
Antonyms
clear performanceoutstanding performanceexcellent performancedefinitive performancedesempenho excelentedesempenho claro

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho ambíguo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desempenho duvidoso
Alternative common usage emphasizing doubt
Rio de Janeiro
desempenho incerto
Often used in sports and entertainment contexts
Portugal
desempenho ambíguo
Standard usage; 'prestação ambígua' also used for artistic performances

Related Idioms & Phrases

blow hot and cold
sit on the fence
neither here nor there
leave something to be desired
estar entre dois fogos
não ser nem carne nem peixe
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