misperform
[/ˌmɪspərˈfɔːrm/]
verb
realizar mal, desempenhar inadequadamente
1. to perform or execute something incorrectly, inadequately, or poorly
The actor misperformed his lines during the live broadcast.
O ator desempenhou mal suas falas durante a transmissão ao vivo.
2. to fail to perform one's duties or responsibilities effectively
The contractor misperformed the repairs, leaving several issues unresolved.
O empreiteiro realizou mal os reparos, deixando vários problemas sem resolver.
3. to execute a task below acceptable standards or expectations
The athlete misperformed in the final competition due to lack of preparation.
O atleta desempenhou mal na competição final devido à falta de preparação.
This word is more common in formal or technical contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In the US, it appears frequently in legal documents, employment reviews, and business communication. In Brazil, it's used similarly in corporate and formal settings, though colloquial alternatives like 'fazer mal' or 'desempenhar mal' are more prevalent in everyday speech.
NYC Slang
bomb, tank, choke, flop
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