desfeita

[des-fay-tuh]
nounfemininepl: desfeitas
insult, offense, affront, disrespect
1. an act or word that causes offense or humiliation; a disrespectful action or remark
He considered the dismissal a desfeita to his honor.
Ele considerou a demissão uma desfeita à sua honra.
2. a slight or snub; treatment showing lack of respect
The desfeita was evident in how they ignored his contribution.
A desfeita foi evidente na forma como ignoraram sua contribuição.
3. vengeance or retaliation for an offense
He sought desfeita for the wrong done to his family.
Ele buscou desfeita pelo mal feito à sua família.
Desfeita carries strong emotional weight in Brazilian Portuguese, particularly in contexts involving honor, dignity, and family reputation. The concept reflects cultural values around respect and social standing. It can be used both literally (a concrete insult) and figuratively (feeling slighted or disrespected). The word appears frequently in Brazilian literature, regional conflicts, and discussions of social hierarchy.
NYC Slang
disrespect, diss, snub
Synonyms / Sinônimos
insultoafrontaofensadesrespeitohumilhaçãoultrajemenosprezo
Antonyms / Antônimos
respeitohonraconsideraçãohomenagem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desfeita
standard usage throughout Brazil for insult or affront
Rio de Janeiro
desfeita
common in colloquial speech; may be used in more confrontational contexts
São Paulo
desfeita
used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
desfeita
archaic or literary usage; less common in modern Portuguese

Related Words

desfazerdesfeitoofenderafrontarinsultarhumilhar

Related Idioms & Phrases

tomar uma desfeita
levar uma desfeita
vingar uma desfeita
sofrer uma desfeita
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