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sloppy assistance

[ˈslɑpi əˈsɪstəns]
nounpl: 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 helpnegligent assistanceslipshod supporthalf-hearted aidlazy assistance
Antonyms
meticulous assistancecareful supportthorough helpdiligent assistanceprofessional 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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