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underperformers

[ˌʌndərpərˈfɔːrmərz]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
baixo desempenho / aqueles que têm desempenho inferior
1. People, teams, or entities that fail to achieve expected or desired results or standards
The underperformers in the team were given additional training.
Os que tinham baixo desempenho na equipe receberam treinamento adicional.
2. Stocks or investments that yield lower returns than expected or than comparable investments
The fund identified several underperformers in its portfolio.
O fundo identificou vários ativos com desempenho inferior em sua carteira.
NYC Slang
slackers, underachievers
Synonyms
laggardspoor performersstragglersweak links
Antonyms
overperformershigh achieverstop performersoverachievers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
baixo desempenho; aqueles que não rendem
Common in business and educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
os que não tão indo bem; os fracos
More colloquial usage
São Paulo
baixo desempenho; underperformers
Often uses English term in business settings
Portugal
elementos com baixo desempenho; os que não rendem
Formal business terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

pull one's weight
carrying dead weight
not cutting it
falling short of expectations
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