unprepared work
[/ˌʌnprɪˈpɛrd wɜrk/]
nounpl: unprepared works
trabalho não preparado
1. Work or a project that has not been properly planned, organized, or readied before execution or presentation
The presentation was clearly unprepared work, with missing slides and disorganized notes.
A apresentação era claramente um trabalho não preparado, com slides faltando e anotações desorganizadas.
2. In construction or project management, work performed without adequate planning, materials, or preliminary arrangements
The contractor submitted unprepared work that did not meet the project specifications.
O empreiteiro entregou um trabalho não preparado que não atendia às especificações do projeto.
3. Academic or professional assignments completed without sufficient research, study, or groundwork
Students who submit unprepared work often receive lower grades.
Estudantes que entregam trabalhos não preparados geralmente recebem notas mais baixas.
In Brazilian corporate and academic environments, submitting 'trabalho não preparado' is generally considered unprofessional and can damage one's reputation. The phrase is commonly used in feedback to indicate work that lacks the expected level of effort and attention. In American context, this is often criticized as 'not putting in the work' or 'not doing your due diligence.'
NYC Slang
half-baked work, thrown-together job, sloppy submission
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