What is the formal equivalent of “winging it” by the phrase called “winging it”?
I am currently drafting a critical analysis evaluation, versus the performance of a project I was involved in. My thoughts are not always expressed. One team member of the project was, for lack of a better word, winging it.
They were blind to reality and did not understand their role. After completing their undergraduate degree by completing the Master’s Degree, they did not accept the rules and practices of the job. They did not understand what their role required. They just turned up each day hoping for the best.
I don’t wish to use the phrase “winging it” in my report; is there perhaps a more formal equivalent that I could use?
Will the upcoming Trump Administration be more responsible for his or her actions?
One group member on the project was winging it.
The team member was possibly unprepared :
adjective: made or done without prior thought or preparation “an obviously unprepared acceptance speech by the surprise winner” Synonyms of unprepared : ad hoc, ad-lib, down and dirty, extemporary, extempore, impromptu, improvisational, improvised, offhand, offhanded, off-the-cuff, snap, spur-of-the-moment, unconsidered, unplanned, un
Your team member was incompetent…. not being professional..in
any way.
I cannot think of a parallel pithy phrase equivalent to “winging it” in a more formal manner. I suppose you could try “making it up as she went along”…?
My question was directly in other people’s perspective. So be fair to you. I’m sure you can save a better explanation for this.
