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authentic attempt

[/ɔːˈθɛntɪk əˈtɛmpt/]
noun phrasepl: authentic attempts
tentativa autêntica
1. A genuine, sincere effort to achieve or accomplish something without deception or pretense
His authentic attempt to learn Portuguese impressed everyone in the class.
A sua tentativa autêntica de aprender português impressionou todos na aula.
2. A real and honest try at doing something, reflecting true intention and commitment
The company made an authentic attempt to improve its environmental practices.
A empresa fez uma tentativa autêntica de melhorar suas práticas ambientais.
NYC Slang
real attempt, for real try
Synonyms
genuine effortsincere tryhonest endeavorreal attemptbona fide effort
Antonyms
false attemptinsincere effortpretended trydeceptive attempt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tentativa autêntica
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tentativa de verdade
Alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
tentativa genuína
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

give it a genuine shot
make a bona fide effort
put in authentic work
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