poor qualities
[/pʊr ˈkwɑːlətiz/]
noun phrase
qualidades ruins
1. negative or inferior characteristics or attributes of a person, object, or situation
The car had several poor qualities, including low fuel efficiency and unreliable brakes.
O carro tinha várias qualidades ruins, incluindo baixa eficiência de combustível e freios pouco confiáveis.
2. unfavorable traits or aspects that diminish value or acceptability
Despite her poor qualities as a manager, she was promoted for political reasons.
Apesar de suas qualidades ruins como gerente, ela foi promovida por razões políticas.
In Brazilian Portuguese business contexts, 'qualidades ruins' is often softened to 'pontos a melhorar' (points to improve) for diplomatic communication. In American English, directly stating 'poor qualities' is common in critical discussions, though in professional settings, euphemisms like 'areas for improvement' are often preferred.
NYC Slang
bad vibes / sketchy qualities
Related Idioms & Phrases
to show one's true colors (revealing poor qualities)
the pot calling the kettle black (criticizing poor qualities in others)
warts and all (accepting poor qualities alongside good ones)
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