misperformance
Flawed task completion
Misperformance is the faulty or inadequate execution of a duty, task, or obligation.
The term appears mainly in legal and contractual contexts, distinguishing between complete failure to act (nonperformance) and doing something improperly: The contractor was liable for misperformance of the renovation work.
It implies the attempt was made but fell short of requirements.
Wrong action or decision
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
- miscalculationError in estimation
- misstepError in action or judgment
- slipMinor error or misstep
gaffe · faux pas · fumble · bungle · botch · flub · misjudgment · misexecution
Minor system fault
- bugCrawling creature or defect
- defectInherent imperfection or fault
- faultImperfection or blame
- breakdownFailure or decomposition
failure · crash · error · hiccup · snag · irregularity · anomaly · dysfunction
Lack of ability
- bunglingMishandling through incompetence
- clumsinessLack of physical grace
- awkwardnessLack of grace or ease
- amateurismNonexpert or unpaid status
unprofessionalism · mishandling · mismanagement · inability · incapacity · ineffectiveness · ham-fistedness · heavy-handedness
Below acceptable quality
- mediocrityQuality of being average
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
- shortfallFailure to reach quota
- letdownFailure to satisfy expectations
miss · falling short · below par · unmet expectations · lackluster · underwhelming · deficit · gap
mistake
Wrong action or decision
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
- miscalculationError in estimation
- misstepError in action or judgment
slip · gaffe · faux pas · fumble · bungle · botch · flub · misjudgment · misexecution · mishandling
glitch
Minor system fault
breakdown · failure · crash · error · hiccup · snag · irregularity · anomaly · dysfunction · disruption
ineptitude
Lack of ability
- bunglingMishandling through incompetence
- clumsinessLack of physical grace
- awkwardnessLack of grace or ease
amateurism · unprofessionalism · mishandling · mismanagement · inability · incapacity · ineffectiveness · ham-fistedness · heavy-handedness · botched job
subpar
Below acceptable quality
- mediocrityQuality of being average
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
- shortfallFailure to reach quota
letdown · miss · falling short · below par · unmet expectations · lackluster · underwhelming · deficit · gap · variance
misperformanceperformance
Carrying out a task
flawless execution · excellence · proficiency · perfection · precision
misperformancecompliance
Adhering to requirements
fulfillment · due diligence · conformance · adherence · observance
perform, performance, performing, performs, performances, nonperformance, performative, underperformance, preperformance