sluggish performance

[ˈslʌɡɪʃ pərˈfɔːrməns]
noun phrasepl: sluggish performances
desempenho lento
1. slow, lazy, or inefficient operation or execution of a task, system, or person
The computer's sluggish performance made it difficult to work efficiently.
O desempenho lento do computador dificultou o trabalho eficiente.
2. lack of energy, speed, or responsiveness in carrying out duties or functions
The team's sluggish performance in the first half cost them the game.
O desempenho lento do time no primeiro tempo os custou o jogo.
3. economic or business context: weak or stagnant output or results
The company blamed the sluggish performance on market conditions.
A empresa culpou o desempenho fraco nas condições de mercado.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'sluggish performance' is commonly used in tech, business, and sports contexts. In Brazil, it often relates to economic discussions and infrastructure complaints. In the USA, it's frequently used in technology reviews and corporate earnings discussions. The term conveys criticism and urgency for improvement.
NYC Slang
the system's running like a snail / moving at a turtle's pace / dragging
Synonyms / Sinônimos
slow performancepoor performanceweak performancelagging performancesubpar performanceinadequate performance
Antonyms / Antônimos
excellent performancestrong performancebrisk performancevigorous performancefast performanceefficient performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho lento
most common and neutral term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desempenho moleza / performance preguiçosa
colloquial variation, using moleza (laziness)
São Paulo
desempenho fraco
business-oriented usage, slightly more formal
Portugal
desempenho lento / rendimento lento
rendimento is preferred in European Portuguese for performance context

Related Words

efficiencyproductivityresponsivenesslagbottleneckoptimizationperformance metricssystem optimization

Related Idioms & Phrases

running on empty
move at a snail's pace
not firing on all cylinders
move like molasses
operating at half-speed
bogged down
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