poor selection

[pɔr səˈlɛkʃən]
noun phrasepl: poor selections
má seleção
1. a choice or group of choices that is inadequate, unsatisfactory, or of low quality
The restaurant had a poor selection of vegetarian options.
O restaurante tinha uma má seleção de opções vegetarianas.
2. a limited or insufficient variety of items available to choose from
Due to supply chain issues, the store offered a poor selection of products.
Devido a problemas na cadeia de suprimentos, a loja oferecia uma má seleção de produtos.
3. a bad decision or choice made from available options
Choosing that player was a poor selection by the coach.
Escolher aquele jogador foi uma má seleção do técnico.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'poor selection' is commonly used in retail, restaurant, and educational settings to describe insufficient variety or inadequate options. In Brazil, it's frequently heard in discussions about consumer goods availability and service quality, reflecting concerns about product diversity in the market.
NYC Slang
weak selection, trash choice
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bad choiceinadequate selectionlimited optionsunsatisfactory choiceweak selection
Antonyms / Antônimos
good selectionexcellent choicegreat varietyquality selectionabundant options

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
má seleção
Most common and standard usage
Brazil
seleção ruim
Alternative colloquial form
Portugal
má seleção
Same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
fraca escolha
Alternative European Portuguese form

Related Words

selectionchoicevarietyoptionpreferencedecision

Related Idioms & Phrases

beggars can't be choosers
to make do with what you have
settle for less
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