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unsatisfactory performance

[/ˌʌnsætɪsˈfæktəri pərˈfɔːrməns/]
noun phrasepl: unsatisfactory performances
desempenho insatisfatório
1. A level of work, achievement, or execution that fails to meet expected standards or requirements
The employee received a warning for unsatisfactory performance in meeting sales targets.
O funcionário recebeu uma advertência por desempenho insatisfatório ao atingir as metas de vendas.
2. Inadequate or substandard completion of duties, tasks, or responsibilities
The student's unsatisfactory performance on the final exam resulted in a failing grade.
O desempenho insatisfatório do aluno no exame final resultou em uma nota de reprovação.
NYC Slang
not cutting it
Synonyms
poor performanceinadequate performancesubstandard performanceunderperformancedeficient performance
Antonyms
satisfactory performanceexcellent performancesuperior performanceoutstanding performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desempenho insatisfatório
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desempenho ruim
More informal, colloquial alternative
São Paulo
desempenho insatisfatório
Standard formal usage in business contexts
Portugal
desempenho insatisfatório
Standard European Portuguese in professional settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall short of expectations
not living up to standards
below par
not measuring up
come up short
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