incoherent team

[ɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt tim]
noun phrasepl: incoherent teams
equipe incoerente
1. A group of people working together that lacks logical connection, consistency, or unified direction in their actions, goals, or strategies
The project failed because the incoherent team had conflicting objectives and poor communication.
O projeto fracassou porque a equipe incoerente tinha objetivos conflitantes e comunicação deficiente.
2. A sports team or work group whose members do not work well together or lack synchronized coordination
Despite having talented players, the incoherent team struggled to win games due to lack of strategy alignment.
Apesar de ter jogadores talentosos, a equipe incoerente teve dificuldade em ganhar jogos pela falta de alinhamento estratégico.
In both Brazilian and American business culture, an 'incoherent team' is generally viewed negatively and is often addressed through team-building initiatives, clearer communication protocols, and leadership restructuring. In sports contexts, commentators frequently use this term to explain unexpected losses by teams with strong individual talent.
NYC Slang
hot mess team; train wreck team
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disorganized teamdysfunctional teamdisunited teamuncoordinated teamfragmented team
Antonyms / Antônimos
cohesive teamunified teamsynchronized teamwell-organized teamcoordinated team

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equipe incoerente
Standard usage in business and sports contexts
Rio de Janeiro
equipe desarticulada
Alternative colloquial term emphasizing lack of articulation
São Paulo
equipe desorganizada
Emphasis on organizational failures
Portugal
equipa incoerente
Uses 'equipa' instead of 'equipe'; same meaning applies

Related Words

team dynamicscommunication breakdownlack of coordinationmisalignmentinternal conflict

Related Idioms & Phrases

a house divided against itself
not on the same page
pulling in different directions
lack of team chemistry
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