irregular effort
[ɪˈrɛɡjələr ˈɛfərt]
noun phrasepl: irregular efforts
esforço irregular
1. Work or labor that is inconsistent, sporadic, or not performed at regular intervals
His irregular effort in studying made it difficult for him to pass the exam.
Seu esforço irregular nos estudos tornou difícil para ele passar no exame.
2. An attempt or endeavor that lacks consistency or steady commitment
The team's irregular effort throughout the season resulted in a poor ranking.
O esforço irregular do time ao longo da temporada resultou em uma classificação ruim.
3. Labor or energy expended without a predictable or uniform pattern
The project failed due to irregular effort from the development team.
O projeto falhou devido ao esforço irregular da equipe de desenvolvimento.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'irregular effort' is often used to describe work ethic and commitment. In Brazil, it's frequently applied in educational and professional settings to critique inconsistency. In the USA, the term is commonly used in sports, academics, and corporate environments to indicate underperformance due to lack of sustained commitment.
NYC Slang
on-and-off hustle; half-stepping
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