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perform inadequately
[pərˈfɔːrm ɪnˈædɪkwətli]
verb phrase
desempenhar inadequadamente
1.
to carry out a task or function poorly or insufficiently; to fail to meet expected standards or requirements
The athlete performed inadequately in the final match and lost.
O atleta desempenhou inadequadamente na partida final e perdeu.
2.
to execute duties or responsibilities with substandard quality or effort
If the contractor performs inadequately, we will not pay the full amount.
Se o contratante desempenhar inadequadamente, não pagaremos o valor total.
NYC Slang
bomb, tank, choke, suck
Synonyms
perform poorly
underperform
do badly
fall short
fail to meet expectations
Antonyms
perform excellently
excel
perform adequately
succeed
exceed expectations
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desempenhar inadequadamente
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fazer um trabalho ruim
more colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
se sair mal
informal, conversational usage
Portugal
desempenhar-se inadequadamente
formal Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
drop the ball
not cut it
fall short of the mark
come up short
miss the mark
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