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unexpected performance

[/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd pərˈfɔrməns/]
noun phrasepl: unexpected performances
desempenho inesperado
1. A result or execution of a task that surpasses or falls short of anticipated outcomes in an unforeseen manner
The startup's unexpected performance in the market surprised all investors.
O desempenho inesperado da startup no mercado surpreendeu todos os investidores.
2. An artistic or athletic display that produces surprising results, either positive or negative
The athlete's unexpected performance in the final race earned him a medal.
O desempenho inesperado do atleta na corrida final lhe rendeu uma medalha.
NYC Slang
plot twist performance
Synonyms
surprising performanceunforeseen resultastonishing outcomeremarkable achievement
Antonyms
expected performanceanticipated resultpredictable outcomestandard performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho inesperado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desempenho inesperado
Common in business and sports contexts
Portugal
desempenho inesperado
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of left field
came out of nowhere
surprised everyone
caught them off guard
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