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ineffective communication

[/ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: ineffective communications
comunicação ineficaz
1. The failure to convey information, ideas, or messages clearly and successfully between two or more parties, resulting in misunderstanding or lack of comprehension
The ineffective communication between the manager and the team led to project delays.
A comunicação ineficaz entre o gerente e a equipe resultou em atrasos no projeto.
2. An exchange of information that does not achieve its intended purpose or desired outcome
Ineffective communication can damage relationships and reduce productivity in the workplace.
A comunicação ineficaz pode prejudicar relacionamentos e reduzir a produtividade no local de trabalho.
Synonyms
poor communicationfaulty communicationunclear communicationfailed communicationmiscommunication
Antonyms
effective communicationclear communicationsuccessful communicationefficient communication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comunicação ineficaz
Most commonly used term in Brazil
São Paulo
comunicação ineficaz
Standard usage in business and professional contexts
Portugal
comunicação ineficaz
Standard European Portuguese usage
Rio de Janeiro
comunicação ruim
More colloquial alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

talking past each other
failure to get on the same page
cross wires
lost in translation
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