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decaído

[dɛ.ka.ˈi.du]
adjectivemasculinepl: decaídos
fallen, dejected, dispirited
1. In a state of decline or deterioration; weakened
The once-great empire was now decaído, its power fading.
O império outrora grande agora estava decaído, seu poder desaparecendo.
2. Sad, downhearted, or lacking in spirit or courage
He felt decaído after receiving the bad news.
Ele se sentiu decaído após receber a má notícia.
3. In poor physical condition; worn out or exhausted
The athlete looked decaído after the long competition.
O atleta parecia decaído após a longa competição.
NYC Slang
down in the dumps, bummed out
Synonyms
abatidodesanimadodeprimidoenfraquecidoarruinado
Antonyms
animadoalegrevigorosoprósperoflorescente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decaído
Standard usage, commonly used to describe both emotional and physical states of decline
Portugal
decaído
Standard usage, equivalent meaning across formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar decaído de ânimo - to be in low spirits
ter um ar decaído - to look downhearted
braços decaídos - drooping arms
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