inefficient service
[ɪ.nɪˈfɪʃ.ənt ˈsɝ.vɪs]
noun phrasepl: inefficient services
serviço ineficiente
1. A service that fails to achieve desired results in a timely or cost-effective manner; service characterized by poor performance, waste, or lack of proper organization
The inefficient service at the restaurant resulted in long wait times and cold food.
O serviço ineficiente no restaurante resultou em longos tempos de espera e comida fria.
2. Poor quality of assistance or support provided by a business, government agency, or organization
Customers complained about the inefficient service from the telecom company's customer support.
Os clientes reclamaram sobre o serviço ineficiente do atendimento ao cliente da empresa de telecomunicações.
In Brazil, complaints about inefficient service are common in discussions about public transportation, government agencies, and customer service hotlines. The term reflects broader cultural concerns about bureaucratic delays and poor organizational practices. In the USA, inefficient service is frequently cited in consumer reviews and is a major factor in business ratings on platforms like Yelp and Google Reviews.
NYC Slang
sketchy service / trash service
Related Idioms & Phrases
a far cry from ideal service
leave much to be desired
service that leaves a bad taste in your mouth
couldn't cut it
falling short of expectations
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