Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perform-badly
phrase
/pərˈfɔrm ˈbædli/
Definition
To execute a task or function in a way that is not effective or satisfactory.
Examples
- After weeks of practice, the team still performed badly in the championship game.
- The software was designed for efficiency, but it performed badly under heavy load.
- Given the circumstances, she felt that she had to perform badly in the presentation.
Meaning
When someone or something performs badly, it means they do not achieve the desired level of success or quality in an activity or task.
Synonyms
- struggle
- underperform
- falter
