poor performance
أداء ضعيف
Use it to professionally describe disappointing results or work that fails to meet a specific standard.
في 15 ثانية
- Used to describe work or results that are not good enough.
- Common in business, sports, and technical reviews.
- Focuses on the task's outcome rather than the person's character.
المعنى
This phrase describes a result or action that isn't good enough. It means someone or something failed to meet the expected standard.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6A manager giving feedback
We need to address the poor performance of the sales team this quarter.
نحن بحاجة إلى معالجة الأداء الضعيف لفريق المبيعات هذا الربع.
Reviewing a new gadget
I returned the vacuum because of its poor performance on carpets.
لقد أعدت المكنسة الكهربائية بسبب أدائها الضعيف على السجاد.
Watching a football match
The coach was furious after the team's poor performance last night.
كان المدرب غاضباً بعد الأداء الضعيف للفريق ليلة أمس.
خلفية ثقافية
The phrase reflects a Western emphasis on meritocracy and quantifiable metrics. In business, it is often a legal precursor to termination, used to document a lack of productivity. It gained massive popularity during the rise of industrial management in the 20th century.
The 'Sandwich' Method
If you have to mention someone's `poor performance`, start with something good first, then use the phrase, then end with a positive goal.
Don't use it for people
Say 'the performance was poor,' not 'you are a poor performer.' The second one feels like a personal insult and can be very hurtful.
في 15 ثانية
- Used to describe work or results that are not good enough.
- Common in business, sports, and technical reviews.
- Focuses on the task's outcome rather than the person's character.
What It Means
Poor performance is a polite way to say someone did a bad job. It focuses on the result rather than the person. If a runner finishes last, that is a poor performance. If a phone battery dies in one hour, that is also a poor performance. It suggests that the potential was higher, but the outcome was disappointing. Think of it as the opposite of a gold medal.
How To Use It
You can use this phrase as a noun. It often follows verbs like show, exhibit, or address. In a meeting, you might say, "We need to discuss the poor performance of this branch." It sounds professional and objective. You can also use it for machines or sports teams. It is a very versatile tool for giving negative feedback without being overly aggressive. Just remember, it is a bit serious, so use it when you mean business.
When To Use It
Use it in professional settings like performance reviews. It is perfect for talking about statistics or data that looks bad. You can use it when complaining to a company about a product. For example, "I am unhappy with the poor performance of this laptop." It works well when you want to sound like an adult who is disappointed but calm. It is great for sports commentary too. If your favorite team loses 5-0, the news will call it a poor performance.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid using this with close friends during a casual hang-out. If your friend burns the toast, don't say, "That was a poor performance." It sounds way too robotic and cold. In that case, just say, "You burnt it!" Also, don't use it for small, accidental mistakes. Dropping a glass isn't a poor performance; it is just an accident. It is meant for tasks or sustained efforts, not split-second mishaps.
Cultural Background
In Western corporate culture, people often avoid saying "you are bad at your job." Instead, they use phrases like poor performance. It is part of a culture that focuses on measurable results. It feels less like a personal attack and more like a data point. In the UK and US, being told you have poor performance is a serious warning at work. It usually means you need to improve quickly or you might get fired. It is the language of HR departments and spreadsheets.
Common Variations
You might hear people say underperformance or subpar results. If someone is being extra polite, they might say room for improvement. On the flip side, if they are being blunt, they might say lousy job. Poor performance sits right in the middle. It is the standard, professional way to say things aren't going well. You can also say consistently poor performance if the problem keeps happening over and over.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This is a neutral-to-formal collocation. It is the 'safe' way to criticize work in an office without sounding unprofessional or overly emotional.
The 'Sandwich' Method
If you have to mention someone's `poor performance`, start with something good first, then use the phrase, then end with a positive goal.
Don't use it for people
Say 'the performance was poor,' not 'you are a poor performer.' The second one feels like a personal insult and can be very hurtful.
British Understatement
In the UK, if someone says a performance was 'a bit disappointing,' they often mean it was a total disaster. `Poor performance` is actually quite direct for them!
أمثلة
6We need to address the poor performance of the sales team this quarter.
نحن بحاجة إلى معالجة الأداء الضعيف لفريق المبيعات هذا الربع.
Used here to stay professional while delivering bad news.
I returned the vacuum because of its poor performance on carpets.
لقد أعدت المكنسة الكهربائية بسبب أدائها الضعيف على السجاد.
Describes a product failing to do its job.
The coach was furious after the team's poor performance last night.
كان المدرب غاضباً بعد الأداء الضعيف للفريق ليلة أمس.
Commonly used in sports media.
Is it just me, or is this new software showing some really poor performance?
هل أنا فقط، أم أن هذا البرنامج الجديد يظهر أداءً ضعيفاً حقاً؟
Used to complain about technical speed or bugs.
We are concerned about his poor performance in mathematics lately.
نحن قلقون بشأن أدائه الضعيف في الرياضيات مؤخراً.
A polite but serious way to discuss grades.
Wow, that was a remarkably poor performance for a 'pro' gamer!
واو، كان ذلك أداءً ضعيفاً بشكل ملحوظ بالنسبة للاعب 'محترف'!
Using formal language in a casual setting creates irony and humor.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the best word to complete the professional sentence.
The board of directors was disappointed by the company's ___ performance.
`Poor` is the standard collocation used with `performance` in professional English.
Which verb usually comes before the phrase?
The athlete ___ a poor performance due to a recent injury.
To `put in a performance` is a very common natural collocation in English.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of 'Poor Performance'
Lousy job / Bad work
That was a bad job.
Not good enough
The results weren't good.
Poor performance
We noted your poor performance.
Suboptimal execution
The execution was suboptimal.
Where to use 'Poor Performance'
Office Review
Discussing KPIs
Sports News
Analyzing a loss
Tech Support
Slow computer
School
Exam results
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt is not a slang insult, but it is a serious criticism. In a job, it is a formal way of saying you aren't doing well enough.
Yes! It is very common to say poor performance when a PC or app is lagging or crashing.
The most common opposites are excellent performance or strong performance.
Yes, it is perfectly suited for professional emails and formal reports.
No, in this context poor means 'low quality' or 'inadequate,' not related to wealth.
You can, but bad performance sounds a bit more childish or informal than poor performance.
Constantly. Commentators use it to describe a team that didn't play with their usual skill.
Don't! Unless you are joking, it sounds too cold. Just say 'it didn't turn out great' instead.
You can use subpar results, underperformance, or unsatisfactory output.
Yes, it is used globally in English-speaking business environments from New York to London.
عبارات ذات صلة
Subpar
Below the average or expected level.
Under the weather
Feeling sick (sometimes used to explain poor performance).
Not up to scratch
Not meeting the required standard.
Room for improvement
A polite way to say something was poor but can get better.
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