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imperfect work

[/ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt wɜːrk/]
nounpl: imperfect works
obra imperfeita
1. A task, project, or creation that contains flaws, errors, or incompleteness; work that does not meet intended standards or expectations
The first draft was imperfect work, but it provided a solid foundation for revision.
O primeiro rascunho era uma obra imperfeita, mas forneceu uma base sólida para revisão.
2. Labor or effort that falls short of perfection or excellence
Even imperfect work is better than no work at all.
Mesmo uma obra imperfeita é melhor do que nenhuma obra.
NYC Slang
botched job
Synonyms
flawed workdefective worksubstandard workfaulty workunfinished workrough work
Antonyms
perfect workflawless workexcellent workmasterpiece

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obra imperfeita
Standard usage in most of Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho com defeitos
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
obra defeituosa
More formal alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

work in progress
half-baked
rough around the edges
needs work
work that has flaws
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