indifferent work
[ɪnˈdɪfərənt wɜːrk]
noun phrasepl: indifferent works
trabalho indiferente
1. Work or labor that is performed without enthusiasm, care, or quality; work done in a mediocre or halfhearted manner
The contractor's indifferent work on the renovation left many details unfinished.
O trabalho indiferente do empreiteiro na reforma deixou muitos detalhes inacabados.
2. A task or job executed with apathy or minimal effort, lacking attention to detail or excellence
His indifferent work on the project disappointed the entire team.
Seu trabalho indiferente no projeto decepcionou toda a equipe.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'indifferent work' is viewed negatively and reflects poorly on a person's professional reputation and work ethic. In Brazil, there's often an expectation for personal connection and care in work ('jogo de cintura'), making indifferent work particularly noteworthy as a failure to engage authentically. In the U.S., it violates the cultural value placed on hard work and dedication.
NYC Slang
phoned-in work; half-assed work; lazy work
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