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inadequate performance

[/ˌɪnˈædɪkwət pərˈfɔːrməns/]
nounpl: inadequate performances
desempenho inadequado
1. Performance that fails to meet required standards, expectations, or specifications; substandard or insufficient execution of duties or tasks
The employee was fired due to inadequate performance over several months.
O funcionário foi demitido devido ao desempenho inadequado durante vários meses.
2. Failure to achieve acceptable levels in academic, professional, or competitive contexts
The athlete's inadequate performance in the final competition disappointed the coaches.
O desempenho inadequado do atleta na competição final decepcionou os treinadores.
NYC Slang
sucking at the job
Synonyms
poor performancesubstandard performanceunderperformanceinsufficient performanceunsatisfactory performance
Antonyms
excellent performanceadequate performancesatisfactory performancesuperior performanceoutstanding performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho inadequado
Most commonly used in formal and professional contexts
São Paulo
desempenho insuficiente
Alternative term frequently used in corporate evaluations
Rio de Janeiro
mau desempenho
More colloquial usage in informal settings
Portugal
desempenho inadequado
Formal usage; also 'desempenho insuficiente' in educational contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

falling short of expectations
not cutting it
below par
failing to measure up
not up to scratch
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