problematic team

[prə-ˈblä-mi-tik ˈtēm]
noun phrasepl: problematic teams / equipes problemáticas
equipe problemática
1. A group of people working together that has significant difficulties, conflicts, or issues affecting performance and cohesion
The startup's problematic team struggled with communication and missed every deadline.
A equipe problemática da startup enfrentava dificuldades de comunicação e perdia todos os prazos.
2. A sports team that demonstrates poor performance, internal conflicts, or behavioral issues
The coach was hired to fix the problematic team that had lost 10 games in a row.
O técnico foi contratado para consertar a equipe problemática que tinha perdido 10 jogos seguidos.
3. A group exhibiting controversial or questionable practices or attitudes
The problematic team's handling of workplace harassment complaints drew criticism.
O tratamento da equipe problemática sobre denúncias de assédio no trabalho atraiu críticas.
In Brazil, this term is commonly used in both corporate and sports contexts, with particular emphasis in futebol commentary. The term gained prominence in corporate environments during the 2010s with increased focus on organizational psychology and team building. In the USA, similar language is used extensively in sports management and corporate restructuring discussions.
NYC Slang
messy team / hot mess of a team
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dysfunctional teamtroubled teamunderperforming teamconflicted teamstruggling team
Antonyms / Antônimos
high-performing teamcohesive teamwell-functioning teameffective team

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equipe problemática
Standard term used across Brazil in business and sports contexts
Rio de Janeiro
time problemático / equipe com problemas
More casual usage in sports, particularly football (futebol)
São Paulo
equipe disfuncional / time com dificuldades
More formal corporate usage in business environments
Portugal
equipa problemática
Uses 'equipa' instead of 'equipe'; similar business and sports applications

Related Words

team dynamicsworkplace conflictperformance issuesteam managementorganizational culture

Related Idioms & Phrases

a team on thin ice
a house divided against itself
internal strife
team dysfunction
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