impaired performance
[ɪmˈpeərd pərˈfɔːrməns]
noun phrasepl: impaired performances
desempenho prejudicado
1. a reduction in the quality, effectiveness, or ability to perform a task or function due to injury, illness, fatigue, or other factors
The athlete's impaired performance was due to a recent injury.
O desempenho prejudicado do atleta foi devido a uma lesão recente.
2. diminished cognitive or physical capability affecting work, academic, or daily activities
Alcohol consumption can lead to impaired performance while driving.
O consumo de álcool pode levar a desempenho prejudicado ao dirigir.
3. in medical or psychological contexts, observable decline in functional abilities
The patient showed impaired performance on cognitive tests after the stroke.
O paciente apresentou desempenho prejudicado nos testes cognitivos após o acidente vascular cerebral.
This term is widely used in medical, occupational, and sports contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In the USA, it's particularly prevalent in workplace safety discussions, DUI/DWI legal cases, and medical evaluations. In Brazil, it's commonly used in occupational health (saúde ocupacional) and clinical psychology settings. The phrase carries professional and formal connotations in both cultures.
NYC Slang
off one's game; not firing on all cylinders; phoning it in
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