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unproductive period

[/ˌʌnprəˈdʌktɪv ˈpɪriəd/]
nounpl: unproductive periods
período improdutivo
1. A span of time during which little or no work is accomplished or results are achieved
The company experienced an unproductive period after the merger due to organizational changes.
A empresa passou por um período improdutivo após a fusão devido a mudanças organizacionais.
2. A timeframe characterized by lack of efficiency, progress, or output
During the winter months, the team went through an unproductive period with low motivation.
Durante os meses de inverno, a equipe passou por um período improdutivo com baixa motivação.
Synonyms
unfruitful periodbarren periodfallow periodslack periodslow period
Antonyms
productive periodfruitful periodboom periodpeak period

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
período improdutivo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
período improdutivo
Common in business contexts
Portugal
período improdutivo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit a slump
lose momentum
go through a dry spell
hit a rough patch
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