unsatisfactory solution
[/ˌʌnsætɪsˈfæktəri səˈluːʃən/]
noun phrasepl: unsatisfactory solutions / soluções insatisfatórias
solução insatisfatória
1. A resolution or answer to a problem that fails to meet expectations, requirements, or standards; an inadequate or disappointing outcome
The committee rejected the proposal as an unsatisfactory solution to the budget crisis.
O comitê rejeitou a proposta como uma solução insatisfatória para a crise orçamentária.
2. A temporary or partial fix that does not fully address the underlying issue
Cutting staff was deemed an unsatisfactory solution to improving productivity.
Reduzir pessoal foi considerado uma solução insatisfatória para melhorar a produtividade.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, calling a solution 'unsatisfactory' is a formal way to express rejection or disappointment. In Brazil, it's common in corporate meetings and official communications. In the USA, this phrase is frequently used in legal, academic, and professional settings to indicate that standards have not been met.
NYC Slang
half-baked solution / Band-Aid fix
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