superficially completed
[ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəli kəmˈpliːtɪd]
adjective phrase
superficialmente concluído
1. finished or done in a way that only addresses surface-level aspects without depth, thoroughness, or attention to underlying details
The project was superficially completed, meeting basic requirements but lacking quality and attention to detail.
O projeto foi superficialmente concluído, atendendo aos requisitos básicos, mas sem qualidade e atenção aos detalhes.
2. accomplished with minimal effort or care, showing a lack of comprehensive understanding or execution
His superficially completed assignment did not impress the teacher.
Sua tarefa superficialmente concluída não impressionou o professor.
This phrase is used in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking contexts to criticize work quality in professional, academic, and personal settings. In Brazil, there's cultural emphasis on relationship-building (jogo de cintura), so superficial completion is often viewed negatively in business contexts where thoroughness matters. In the US, particularly in corporate and academic environments, such completion would be seen as lacking professionalism.
NYC Slang
half-baked, phoned in, slapped together
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