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ill-defined work

[/ɪl dɪˈfaɪnd wɜːrk/]
nounpl: ill-defined works
trabalho mal definido
1. Work or a task whose objectives, requirements, scope, or expectations are unclear, vague, or not properly established
The project suffered from ill-defined work, causing delays and confusion among team members.
O projeto sofreu com trabalho mal definido, causando atrasos e confusão entre os membros da equipe.
2. Labor or employment where the duties, responsibilities, or success criteria are ambiguous or poorly communicated
Starting a new position with ill-defined work made it difficult for the employee to meet expectations.
Começar um novo cargo com trabalho mal definido dificultou o cumprimento das expectativas do funcionário.
Synonyms
unclear workvague workpoorly defined workambiguous workunstructured work
Antonyms
well-defined workclear workstructured workexplicit work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
trabalho mal definido
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho não bem estruturado
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
trabalho mal definido
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

fly by the seat of one's pants (when dealing with ill-defined work)
shooting in the dark
moving the goalposts
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