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determined effort

[dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd ˈɛfərt]
noun phrasepl: determined efforts
esforço determinado
1. A resolute and purposeful attempt to accomplish something, characterized by firmness of purpose and unwavering commitment
Through determined effort, she managed to complete her degree while working full-time.
Através de esforço determinado, ela conseguiu completar seu diploma enquanto trabalhava em tempo integral.
2. Sustained and deliberate action aimed at achieving a goal despite obstacles or difficulties
The team's determined effort paid off when they won the championship.
O esforço determinado do time compensou quando venceram o campeonato.
Synonyms
resolute attemptconcerted effortpersistent endeavorunwavering commitmentsteadfast push
Antonyms
half-hearted attemptapathetic approachlackadaisical effortcasual endeavor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esforço determinado
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
esforço determinado / empenho firme
Colloquially may use 'empenho' more frequently
São Paulo
esforço determinado
Standard formal usage
Portugal
esforço determinado / empenho firme
Equivalent usage; 'empenho' also common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

put one's nose to the grindstone
pull up one's sleeves
keep one's eyes on the prize
give it one's all
blood, sweat, and tears
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