mediocre attempt
[ˈmidiəkər əˈtɛmpt]
noun phrasepl: mediocre attempts
tentativa medíocre
1. an effort or try that is of poor or average quality; lacking excellence or distinction
His mediocre attempt at cooking dinner left everyone disappointed.
Sua tentativa medíocre de cozinhar jantar deixou todos decepcionados.
2. a half-hearted or uninspired effort to accomplish something
The student's mediocre attempt at solving the math problem showed a lack of effort.
A tentativa medíocre do estudante de resolver o problema de matemática mostrou falta de esforço.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'mediocre attempt' is used to express criticism or disappointment in a diplomatic way. It's commonly heard in academic, professional, and casual settings when someone's effort doesn't meet expected standards. In Brazil, colloquial variations like 'tentativa meia-boca' carry a more dismissive tone, while the formal 'tentativa medíocre' is preferred in professional environments.
NYC Slang
weak attempt / half-assed try / low-effort shot
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