unworkable tasks

[/ʌnˈwɜːrkəbəl tæsks/]
noun phrasepl: unworkable tasks
tarefas impraticáveis
1. tasks or assignments that cannot be completed or accomplished due to being impractical, impossible, or lacking necessary resources
The project manager assigned unworkable tasks that had no realistic deadline or budget.
O gerente de projeto atribuiu tarefas impraticáveis que não tinham prazos ou orçamentos realistas.
2. work assignments that are logically contradictory or physically impossible to execute
Asking the team to complete unworkable tasks without proper tools or training only damages morale.
Pedir à equipe para completar tarefas impraticáveis sem ferramentas ou treinamento adequados apenas danifica o moral.
In Brazilian corporate culture, assigning unworkable tasks is often seen as poor management and can lead to team frustration and burnout. The phrase is commonly used in discussions about workplace rights, labor practices, and management accountability. In American business contexts, it reflects concerns about unrealistic expectations and workforce sustainability.
NYC Slang
impossible gigs / no-win jobs
Synonyms / Sinônimos
impossible tasksimpractical assignmentsunfeasible workunrealistic tasksundoable work
Antonyms / Antônimos
manageable tasksfeasible assignmentsachievable goalspractical workdoable tasks

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefas impraticáveis
most common formal usage in business and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
trabalhos impossíveis
colloquial variation emphasizing impossibility
São Paulo
tarefas inviáveis
common in corporate and management discourse
Portugal
tarefas impraticáveis / trabalhos irrealizáveis
formal usage similar to Brazilian, with 'irrealizáveis' also used

Related Words

feasibilityworkload managementtask delegationproject planningresource allocation

Related Idioms & Phrases

mission impossible
set someone up for failure
ask for the moon
put someone in an impossible position
fighting a losing battle
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