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poorly-reviewed

[ˈpɔːrli rɪˈvjuːd]
adjective
mal avaliado
1. Having received negative or unfavorable reviews; criticized adversely by reviewers or critics
The poorly-reviewed film was taken off screens after just two weeks.
O filme mal avaliado foi retirado das telas após apenas duas semanas.
2. Lacking positive critical reception or public approval
Despite the marketing campaign, the restaurant's poorly-reviewed menu items didn't attract customers.
Apesar da campanha de marketing, os itens do menu mal avaliados do restaurante não atraíram clientes.
NYC Slang
got roasted
Synonyms
negatively-reviewedunfavorably-reviewedcritically-pannedill-receivedlow-rated
Antonyms
well-reviewedhighly-reviewedacclaimedpraisedlauded

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mal avaliado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mal avaliado
Common in media and entertainment contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mal avaliado
Standard usage
Portugal
mal avaliado
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a hit with critics
get panned by reviewers
receive poor marks
fall short of expectations
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