uncoordinated manner

[/ˌʌnkoʊˈɔrdɪneɪtɪd ˈmænər/]
noun phrasepl: uncoordinated manners
de forma desorganizada / de maneira desorganizada / de modo desarticulado
1. A way of doing something that lacks proper coordination, organization, or synchronization between different parts or people involved
The team moved in an uncoordinated manner, with each member going in different directions.
O time se movimentava de forma desorganizada, com cada membro indo em direções diferentes.
2. Characterized by lack of harmony or synchronization in physical movements or actions
The dancers performed in an uncoordinated manner, stepping out of sync with the music.
Os dançarinos se apresentaram de maneira desarticulada, pisando fora do compasso da música.
3. Lacking effective planning or organization in execution
The project was handled in an uncoordinated manner without clear communication between departments.
O projeto foi conduzido de forma desorganizada sem comunicação clara entre os departamentos.
In Brazilian business culture, describing something as happening 'de forma desorganizada' is a common criticism in meetings and formal settings. In the USA, particularly in NYC, phrases like 'all over the place' are frequently used in casual workplace conversations to describe poorly executed projects or chaotic situations. The concept emphasizes the value placed on organization and systematic planning in both cultures.
NYC Slang
all over the place / every which way / haphazardly
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disorganized mannerchaotic wayhaphazard fashionunsystematic mannerdisjointed wayerratic manner
Antonyms / Antônimos
coordinated mannerorganized waysystematic mannersynchronized fashionharmonious manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de forma desorganizada / de maneira desarticulada
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
de um jeito bagunçado / de maneira confusa
Informal, colloquial usage
São Paulo
de forma desorganizada / sem coordenação
More formal business and technical contexts
Portugal
de forma desorganizada / de maneira desarticulada
Similar to Brazilian usage with slight formality variations

Related Words

coordinationorganizationsynchronizationdisarraycoherenceharmonymethodorderliness

Related Idioms & Phrases

like a chicken with its head cut off
all over the place
at sixes and sevens
going in circles
sem pé nem cabeça (Portuguese idiom)
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