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poorly defined work

[ˈpɔrli dɪˈfaɪnd wɜrk]
noun phrasepl: poorly defined works
trabalho mal definido
1. Work or task that lacks clear objectives, expectations, requirements, or scope
The project failed because it was poorly defined work with unclear deliverables.
O projeto fracassou porque era um trabalho mal definido com entregas pouco claras.
2. Employment or labor without precise job description or performance metrics
Employees struggled with poorly defined work and no clear performance standards.
Os funcionários tiveram dificuldades com trabalho mal definido e sem padrões de desempenho claros.
NYC Slang
hot mess of a job
Synonyms
vague workambiguous tasksunclear assignmentill-defined worknebulous job
Antonyms
well-defined workclear tasksprecise assignmentwell-structured work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
trabalho mal definido
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho pouco definido or serviço vago
Common in business contexts
Portugal
trabalho mal delimitado or trabalho indefinido
Formal usage in professional settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

flying by the seat of your pants
shooting in the dark
a moving target
keep someone in the dark
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