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imperfect creation

[ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt kriːˈeɪʃən]
nounpl: imperfect creations
criação imperfeita
1. A work, product, or outcome that has flaws, deficiencies, or falls short of ideal standards
The artist viewed his sculpture as an imperfect creation despite its technical skill.
O artista considerou sua escultura uma criação imperfeita apesar de sua habilidade técnica.
2. Something that was made or brought into existence but contains errors or incompleteness
Every human endeavor is ultimately an imperfect creation.
Toda empreitada humana é, em última análise, uma criação imperfeita.
NYC Slang
a hot mess / works but ain't right
Synonyms
flawed workdefective creationunfinished workobra defeituosaobra incompleta
Antonyms
perfect creationmasterpieceobra-primacriação perfeita

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
criação imperfeita
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
criação imperfeita / obra mal feita
May use more colloquial alternatives
São Paulo
criação imperfeita
Standard formal usage
Portugal
criação imperfeita / obra imperfeita
Both forms commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

no masterpiece
falls short of expectations
has its flaws
não é uma obra-prima
deixa a desejar
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