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sloppy assistance
[ˈslɑpi əˈsɪstəns]
noun
pl: sloppy assistances
assistência descuidada
1.
help or support provided in a careless, messy, or poorly executed manner
The sloppy assistance from the tech support team left the system in worse condition than before.
A assistência descuidada da equipe de suporte técnico deixou o sistema em pior condição do que antes.
2.
aid that lacks attention to detail or proper procedure
We received sloppy assistance when trying to fix the problem, with incomplete instructions and missed steps.
Recebemos assistência descuidada ao tentar resolver o problema, com instruções incompletas e etapas perdidas.
NYC Slang
half-ass help
Synonyms
careless help
negligent assistance
slipshod support
half-hearted aid
lazy assistance
Antonyms
meticulous assistance
careful support
thorough help
diligent assistance
professional aid
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
assistência descuidada
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ajuda meio-boca
informal colloquial expression
Rio de Janeiro
assistência relaxada
informal usage emphasizing lack of care
Portugal
ajuda desleixada
more formal Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
help with one hand tied behind one's back
do a half-baked job
help that's more harm than good
sloppy seconds
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