unrealistic tasks

[/ˌʌn.ri.əˈlɪs.tɪk tæsks/]
noun phrasepl: unrealistic tasks
tarefas irrealistas
1. tasks or assignments that are impossible to accomplish, impractical, or require more resources, time, or skills than reasonably available
The project manager assigned unrealistic tasks that could not be completed within the given deadline.
O gerente de projeto atribuiu tarefas irrealistas que não poderiam ser concluídas dentro do prazo estabelecido.
2. goals or objectives that are not based on actual circumstances, capabilities, or available information
Setting unrealistic tasks for new employees often leads to frustration and low morale.
Estabelecer tarefas irrealistas para novos funcionários frequentemente leva à frustração e baixo moral.
In Brazilian corporate culture, assigning unrealistic tasks is often seen as a management failure and can indicate poor project planning or lack of respect for employees' time and capabilities. In the USA, the phrase reflects workplace frustration and is commonly used in performance reviews and team discussions about workload management.
NYC Slang
impossible asks / pie-in-the-sky tasks
Synonyms / Sinônimos
impossible tasksimpractical tasksunachievable goalsoverly demanding tasksunreasonable assignments
Antonyms / Antônimos
realistic tasksachievable goalspractical assignmentsreasonable tasksattainable objectives

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefas irrealistas
Standard usage in business and workplace contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tarefas impossíveis de fazer
More colloquial expression meaning 'impossible tasks to do'
São Paulo
tarefas inviáveis
Technical/business term meaning 'unviable tasks'
Portugal
tarefas irrealistas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts; may use 'tarefas desajustadas da realidade' for emphasis

Related Words

task managementproject planningfeasibilitydeadlinegoal settingworkload

Related Idioms & Phrases

set someone up for failure
ask for the moon
reach for the stars
bite off more than one can chew
mission impossible
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