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haphazard finishing

[/ˌhæpˈhæzərd ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/]
noun
acabamento desorganizado
1. Careless, disorganized, or random completion of a task or product without proper planning, attention to detail, or systematic approach
The haphazard finishing of the furniture left visible scratches and uneven paint.
O acabamento desorganizado do móvel deixou arranhões visíveis e tinta irregular.
2. Work completed in a chaotic or unsystematic manner, often resulting in poor quality or inconsistent results
The contractor's haphazard finishing made the renovation look unprofessional.
O acabamento desorganizado do contratista fez a renovação parecer amadora.
NYC Slang
half-assed finishing; rush job
Synonyms
sloppy finishingcareless finishingdisorganized finishinghasty finishingrough finishing
Antonyms
meticulous finishingcareful finishingprecise finishingprofessional finishingsystematic finishing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento desorganizado; acabamento desleixado
Most common usage in construction and manufacturing contexts
Rio de Janeiro
acabamento na gambiarra
Colloquial expression suggesting improvised or makeshift finishing
São Paulo
acabamento apressado; acabamento descuidado
Used in commercial and industrial sectors
Portugal
acabamento negligente; acabamento desordenado
More formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a lick and a promise (English equivalent of poor finishing)
jobs done with a lick and a promise
acabamento de qualquer jeito (Portuguese: finishing any old way)
trabalho feito às pressas (Portuguese: hastily done work)
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