unsatisfactory proposal
[/ˌʌnsætɪsˈfæktəri prəˈpoʊzəl/]
noun phrasepl: unsatisfactory proposals
proposta insatisfatória
1. A suggestion, plan, or offer that fails to meet expectations, requirements, or standards; something inadequate or disappointing
The contract presented by the vendor was deemed an unsatisfactory proposal by the board of directors.
O contrato apresentado pelo fornecedor foi considerado uma proposta insatisfatória pela diretoria.
2. A business or formal offer that does not adequately address the needs or concerns of the recipient
After reviewing the unsatisfactory proposal, the team requested major revisions.
Após revisar a proposta insatisfatória, o time solicitou revisões importantes.
In Brazilian business culture, rejecting or criticizing an unsatisfactory proposal is often done diplomatically with emphasis on collaboration. In American corporate environments, direct feedback about inadequate proposals is more common. The phrase is widely used in international business negotiations, legal discussions, and formal correspondence.
NYC Slang
weak offer / bad proposal
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