low-quality performance

[loʊ ˈkwɑlɪti pərˈfɔrməns]
noun phrasepl: low-quality performances
desempenho de baixa qualidade
1. a substandard execution or delivery of a task, service, or artistic presentation that fails to meet expected standards
The actor's low-quality performance disappointed the entire audience.
O desempenho de baixa qualidade do ator decepcionou toda a plateia.
2. inadequate or poor functioning of a system, product, or individual in meeting objectives or requirements
The server's low-quality performance caused multiple complaints from users.
O desempenho de baixa qualidade do servidor causou múltiplas reclamações de usuários.
In Brazilian business culture, this phrase is frequently used to evaluate employee productivity and service quality. In American contexts, it's common in entertainment, sports, and tech industries. New Yorkers might use slang like 'that was trash' or 'mid' to describe low-quality performances casually.
NYC Slang
weak game, trash performance, mid performance
Synonyms / Sinônimos
poor performancesubstandard performanceinferior performanceweak performanceinadequate performance
Antonyms / Antônimos
high-quality performanceexcellent performancesuperior performanceoutstanding performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho de baixa qualidade
Most common translation used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
desempenho fraco
More colloquial alternative commonly used in casual speech
São Paulo
performance ruim
Uses English loanword 'performance' which is very common in business contexts
Portugal
desempenho de qualidade inferior
More formal phrasing preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

performancequalityexecutiondeliverystandard

Related Idioms & Phrases

not up to par
below standards
falling short
bombing
bombing out
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