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failed communication

[/feɪld kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: failed communications
comunicação fracassada
1. A breakdown or failure in the process of exchanging information, messages, or understanding between two or more parties
The failed communication between the departments led to confusion about the project timeline.
A comunicação fracassada entre os departamentos causou confusão sobre o cronograma do projeto.
2. An instance where a message was not properly conveyed, understood, or received as intended
Due to failed communication, the team missed the deadline.
Devido à comunicação fracassada, a equipe perdeu o prazo.
NYC Slang
the wires got crossed
Synonyms
miscommunicationcommunication breakdownpoor communicationcommunication failure
Antonyms
effective communicationsuccessful communicationclear communication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comunicação fracassada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
falha na comunicação
Commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
comunicação quebrada
More colloquial variant
Portugal
falha de comunicação
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

lost in translation
get wires crossed
breakdown in communication
talking past each other
not on the same page
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