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consistent defeat

[/kənˈsɪstənt dɪˈfiːt/]
noun phrasepl: consistent defeats
derrota consistente
1. A pattern of repeated losses or failures occurring regularly over time
The team suffered consistent defeat throughout the season, losing almost every game.
O time sofreu derrotas consistentes durante toda a temporada, perdendo quase todos os jogos.
2. Continuous or habitual loss in competition, business, or any competitive endeavor
After years of consistent defeat in the market, the company decided to rebrand.
Após anos de derrota consistente no mercado, a empresa decidiu se reposicionar.
NYC Slang
taking Ls
Synonyms
repeated losscontinuous failurehabitual defeatstring of lossesunbroken defeats
Antonyms
consistent victoryrepeated successwinning streakcontinuous triumph

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
derrota consistente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
derrota consistente / fracasso repetido
Common in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
derrota consistente / sequência de derrotas
Often used in sports commentary
Portugal
derrota consistente / derrota continuada
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a losing streak
go down in flames
fall on hard times
hit a rough patch
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