acknowledged obstacle
[ək-ˈnä-lijd ˈäb-stə-kəl]
noun phrasepl: acknowledged obstacles
obstáculo reconhecido
1. A difficulty or barrier that is openly admitted, recognized, or accepted as existing by relevant parties
The lack of funding is an acknowledged obstacle to completing the project on time.
A falta de financiamento é um obstáculo reconhecido para concluir o projeto no prazo.
2. A problem or challenge that has been formally identified and is openly discussed rather than hidden or denied
Climate change is an acknowledged obstacle facing future generations.
A mudança climática é um obstáculo reconhecido que as futuras gerações enfrentarão.
This phrase is commonly used in professional, academic, and governmental contexts in both Brazil and the USA to demonstrate transparency and accountability. In Brazilian culture, acknowledging obstacles is often seen as a sign of honesty and realistic planning, while in American contexts it emphasizes corporate transparency and risk management.
Related Idioms & Phrases
face an acknowledged obstacle
overcome an acknowledged obstacle
an acknowledged obstacle in the way
clear an acknowledged obstacle
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