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blind determination

[/blaɪnd dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/]
noun phrase
determinação cega
1. resolute or stubborn persistence in pursuing a goal without considering alternative approaches or potential obstacles; unwavering commitment without rational evaluation
His blind determination to win the competition led him to ignore the advice of experienced coaches.
Sua determinação cega em vencer a competição o levou a ignorar os conselhos de treinadores experientes.
2. persistent effort driven by conviction rather than wisdom or foresight
With blind determination, she pursued the project despite multiple warnings of failure.
Com determinação cega, ela prosseguiu com o projeto apesar de múltiplos avisos de fracasso.
NYC Slang
stubborn hustle; bulldogging it
Synonyms
stubborn resolveobstinate persistenceheadstrong commitmentunwavering stubbornness
Antonyms
reasoned approachflexible strategyadaptabilityopen-mindedness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
determinação cega
most common usage
São Paulo
teimosia determinada
alternative emphasis on stubbornness
Portugal
determinação cega
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

forge ahead blindly
charge ahead without looking
determined against all odds
single-minded pursuit
come hell or high water
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