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slipshod work

[/ˈslɪpʃɒd wɜːrk/]
noun phrase
trabalho negligente; trabalho desleixado
1. Work that is done carelessly, hastily, or without proper attention to detail; sloppy or poorly executed work
The contractor's slipshod work was evident in the poorly finished walls and misaligned tiles.
O trabalho negligente do empreiteiro era evidente nas paredes mal acabadas e nos azulejos desalinhados.
2. Work characterized by a lack of thoroughness or precision
We cannot accept slipshod work from our vendors; quality standards must be maintained.
Não podemos aceitar trabalho desleixado de nossos fornecedores; os padrões de qualidade devem ser mantidos.
NYC Slang
shoddy work; botch job; half-assed work
Synonyms
sloppy workcareless workhasty workpoor workmanshipsubstandard workwork of poor quality
Antonyms
meticulous workcareful workquality workexcellent workmanshipprecise work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho negligente; trabalho desleixado; trabalho mal feito
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
trabalho gambiarrento
Informal; emphasizes improvisation and poor quality
Portugal
trabalho mal executado; trabalho de má qualidade
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a lick and a promise
do a half-baked job
cut corners
patch-up work
quick and dirty
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