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lazy work

[/ˈleɪzi wɜːrk/]
noun
trabalho mal feito
1. Work that is done without proper effort, care, or attention to detail; sloppy or negligent work
The contractor's lazy work on the roof resulted in leaks during the first rain.
O trabalho mal feito do empreiteiro no telhado resultou em vazamentos na primeira chuva.
2. Work completed with minimal effort or shortcuts taken to finish quickly
His lazy work on the assignment was evident from the numerous spelling errors.
Seu trabalho negligente na tarefa era evidente pelos inúmeros erros de ortografia.
NYC Slang
half-assed work, phoned-in work
Synonyms
sloppy worknegligent workcareless workhalf-hearted workshoddy work
Antonyms
diligent workcareful workmeticulous workconscientious workthorough work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho mal feito
most common usage
General Brazilian
trabalho descuidado
emphasizes lack of care
Portugal
trabalho negligente
formal usage
Portugal
trabalho de má qualidade
emphasizes poor quality

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut corners
do a slipshod job
phone it in
take the easy way out
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