poor adaptability

[/pʊr ædæptəˈbɪləti/]
noun phrase
baixa adaptabilidade
1. The inability or difficulty to adjust to new conditions, environments, or circumstances
The employee's poor adaptability made it difficult for him to transition to the new software system.
A baixa adaptabilidade do funcionário dificultou sua transição para o novo sistema de software.
2. Lack of flexibility or capacity to change behavior or approach in response to different situations
Poor adaptability in children can affect their social development at school.
A baixa adaptabilidade em crianças pode afetar seu desenvolvimento social na escola.
In Brazilian and American corporate contexts, poor adaptability is often discussed as a significant barrier to employee development and workplace success. Organizations emphasize adaptability as a key competency, especially in fast-changing industries. The term is frequently used in psychological evaluations, educational assessments, and human resources discussions.
NYC Slang
can't roll with the punches
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inflexibilityrigiditylack of flexibilitydifficulty adaptingpoor adjustment
Antonyms / Antônimos
adaptabilityflexibilityversatilityresiliencepliability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
baixa adaptabilidade
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fraca adaptabilidade
Alternative colloquial form
São Paulo
baixa adaptabilidade
Preferred in business and academic contexts
Portugal
fraca capacidade de adaptação
Portuguese variant preference for 'capacidade de adaptação'

Related Words

adaptadjustmentflexibilityresilienceaccommodationmodification

Related Idioms & Phrases

can't adapt to new situations
set in one's ways
difficulty adjusting to change
resistance to change
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