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imperfect performance

[/ɪmˈpɜːfɪkt pərˈfɔːrməns/]
nounpl: imperfect performances
desempenho imperfeito
1. A task, action, or duty carried out in a manner that falls short of expected standards or contains flaws
The actor's imperfect performance was evident in his forgotten lines.
O desempenho imperfeito do ator foi evidente em suas falas esquecidas.
2. In law, the incomplete execution of a contract or obligation
The contractor's imperfect performance resulted in a breach of contract claim.
O desempenho imperfeito do contratante resultou em uma ação por violação de contrato.
3. An execution or presentation that lacks excellence or completeness
Despite the imperfect performance, the team showed improvement.
Apesar do desempenho imperfeito, o time mostrou melhora.
NYC Slang
half-baked job
Synonyms
subpar performancedefective performanceflawed executioninadequate performancepartial performance
Antonyms
perfect performanceflawless executionexcellent performancecomplete performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho imperfeito
Standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
performance imperfeita
Common in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
desempenho ruim
More colloquial variant
Portugal
desempenho imperfeito
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall short of expectations
not up to par
leave something to be desired
drop the ball
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