poorly done

[ˈpɔrli ˈdʌn]
adjective phrase
mal feito
1. executed or completed in an inadequate, substandard, or careless manner
The poorly done renovation left the house in worse condition than before.
A reforma mal feita deixou a casa em pior condição do que antes.
2. lacking skill, care, or attention to detail in performance
His poorly done homework assignment resulted in a failing grade.
Seu trabalho de casa mal feito resultou em uma nota de reprovação.
3. of inferior quality or craftsmanship
The poorly done painting had visible brush strokes and uneven color.
A pintura mal feita tinha pinceladas visíveis e cor irregular.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'poorly done' is a direct assessment of quality and is commonly used in professional, educational, and casual settings. In Brazil, the phrase 'mal feito' is neutral and straightforward, while colloquial alternatives like 'meia boca' (literally 'half-mouth') convey additional judgment. In NYC and American English, slang alternatives like 'whack' or 'trash' emphasize disapproval more informally.
NYC Slang
whack / trash / half-assed / done dirty
Synonyms / Sinônimos
badly donesloppily doneinadequately doneshoddily donecarelessly donehastily done
Antonyms / Antônimos
well doneexcellently doneskillfully donecarefully donemeticulously doneprofessionally done

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mal feito
most common and standard translation
Rio de Janeiro
mal feito / gambiarra ruim
may use 'gambiarra ruim' for makeshift/botched solutions
São Paulo
mal feito / meia boca
'meia boca' used colloquially for mediocre work
Portugal
mal feito / mal executado
standard Portuguese uses similar expressions

Related Words

sloppyinadequatesubstandarddeficientinferiorcarelessnegligent

Related Idioms & Phrases

a half-assed job
shoddy workmanship
cut corners
slap-dash work
botched job
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