denied change
[dɪˈnaɪd tʃeɪndʒ]
noun phrasepl: denied changes
mudança negada
1. A transformation or alteration that has been rejected, refused, or not acknowledged by someone in authority or by society
The denied change in company policy left employees frustrated.
A mudança negada na política da empresa deixou os funcionários frustrados.
2. A psychological state where an individual refuses to accept or acknowledge a necessary transformation or life alteration
His denied change regarding his health issues eventually led to serious complications.
Sua mudança negada em relação aos seus problemas de saúde eventualmente levou a complicações graves.
3. In organizational context, a proposed modification that was rejected during a decision-making process
The denied change to the workflow system frustrated the IT department.
A mudança negada no sistema de fluxo de trabalho frustrou o departamento de TI.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'mudança negada' is often used to describe organizational changes that were proposed but rejected by management or stakeholders. In the USA, this concept frequently appears in discussions about workplace transformation, healthcare decisions, and personal growth contexts where denial of necessary change is seen as problematic.
NYC Slang
shot down change / the nix on that change
Related Idioms & Phrases
change that fell on deaf ears
change that was swept under the rug
change that didn't make the cut
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