low effort

[/loʊ ˈɛfərt/]
adjective
pouco esforço
1. requiring or involving minimal work, energy, or commitment; done with minimal care or attention
That was a low effort presentation that didn't impress the boss.
Aquela foi uma apresentação de pouco esforço que não impressionou o chefe.
2. something that is easy to do and does not demand much labor or dedication
He posted a low effort meme on social media.
Ele postou um meme de pouco esforço nas redes sociais.
3. lacking substance, depth, or genuine investment of time and resources
The company's response to the crisis was criticized as low effort.
A resposta da empresa à crise foi criticada como sendo de pouco esforço.
The term 'low effort' became particularly popular in internet culture and meme communities, especially on Reddit and Twitter. In Brazilian digital culture, it's frequently used to criticize content, posts, or work that appears rushed or insincere. The phrase reflects modern workplace and social media values that emphasize authenticity and genuine engagement over superficial gestures.
NYC Slang
half-baked, phoned-in, lazy
Synonyms / Sinônimos
half-heartedlazycarelesssuperficialeffortlesslow-energylackadaisical
Antonyms / Antônimos
high effortdiligentmeticulousconscientiousdedicatedthorough

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
de pouco esforço / baixo esforço
commonly used in informal digital contexts and social media
Rio de Janeiro
meia-boca / sem capricho
colloquial alternatives for something done carelessly
São Paulo
feito por cima / sem compromisso
more formal business context usage
Portugal
feito à pressa / pouco esforço
similar meaning but less common slang usage than in Brazil

Related Words

effortlazyminimumnegligenthalf-bakedsloppy

Related Idioms & Phrases

low-hanging fruit
take it easy
coast along
phone it in
mail it in
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