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faulty work

[ˈfɔːlti wɜːrk]
nounpl: faulty works
trabalho defeituoso
1. Work or labor that contains defects, errors, or does not meet required standards or specifications
The contractor was sued for faulty work on the renovation.
O empreiteiro foi processado por trabalho defeituoso na reforma.
2. Inadequate or poor quality workmanship
The faulty work resulted in the building's early deterioration.
O trabalho defeituoso resultou na deterioração precoce do edifício.
NYC Slang
botched job
Synonyms
defective workpoor workmanshipshoddy worksubstandard workdeficient workflawed work
Antonyms
quality workexcellent workmanshipfirst-rate workimpeccable work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho defeituoso
most common usage
General Brazilian
serviço mal feito
informal alternative
Portugal
trabalho defeituoso
formal usage
Portugal
obra mal executada
formal legal context

Related Idioms & Phrases

do a half-hearted job
cut corners
poor craftsmanship
work done on the cheap
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