worst features

[wɜːrst ˈfiːtʃərz]
noun phrase
piores características
1. the most negative, undesirable, or unfavorable aspects or qualities of something or someone
The worst features of this apartment are the poor lighting and the noisy neighbors.
As piores características deste apartamento são a iluminação ruim e os vizinhos barulhentos.
2. the least attractive or most problematic physical or functional attributes
Among the worst features of the old car was its unreliable engine.
Entre as piores características do carro antigo estava seu motor pouco confiável.
This phrase is commonly used in product reviews, personal critiques, and critical discussions in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'piores características' is the standard formal expression used in academic, professional, and casual contexts. The phrase is neutral and objective, often appearing in comparative analyses, customer feedback, and descriptive writing.
NYC Slang
the worst part(s)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
worst aspectsworst qualitiesmost negative traitsleast desirable attributesmajor drawbacks
Antonyms / Antônimos
best featuresbest qualitiesstrongest pointsfinest aspects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
piores características
most common and standard translation
General Brazilian
piores aspectos
alternative, slightly more formal
Portugal
piores características
same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
pior aspecto
singular form commonly used in Portugal

Related Words

characteristicsattributesqualitiesaspectsdrawbacksweaknessesdefects

Related Idioms & Phrases

every cloud has a silver lining (contrasting with worst features)
warts and all (including worst features)
put your best foot forward (opposite of highlighting worst features)
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