rejected work
[/rɪˈdʒɛktɪd wɜrk/]
nounpl: rejected works
trabalho rejeitado
1. Work, project, or assignment that has been refused, disapproved, or sent back by a supervisor, client, or authority figure due to failure to meet standards or requirements
The contractor's rejected work had to be redone at no additional cost.
O trabalho rejeitado do empreiteiro teve que ser refeito sem custo adicional.
2. An artistic, literary, or academic submission that has not been accepted for publication, exhibition, or evaluation
Her rejected work from the gallery eventually won recognition at another institution.
Seu trabalho rejeitado pela galeria eventualmente ganhou reconhecimento em outra instituição.
3. In manufacturing or quality control, items or products that fail inspection and must be discarded or reworked
The rejected work from the assembly line was sent back for inspection.
O trabalho rejeitado da linha de montagem foi enviado de volta para inspeção.
In Brazilian work culture, rejected work can have significant professional implications and is often discussed in performance reviews. The phrase carries weight in quality-focused industries like construction, manufacturing, and creative fields. In the USA, rejected work is common in publishing, academia, and freelance industries, where multiple rejections before acceptance are normalized.
NYC Slang
trash work, work that got shot down, failed submission
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