discarded intention
[dɪˈskɑːrdɪd ɪnˈtenʃən]
noun phrasepl: discarded intentions
intenção descartada
1. A purpose, plan, or goal that has been abandoned, rejected, or set aside; something one intended to do but no longer pursues
After the accident, his discarded intention to travel abroad was replaced by a focus on recovery.
Após o acidente, sua intenção descartada de viajar para o exterior foi substituída pelo foco na recuperação.
2. An abandoned aim or objective that was previously considered but is now deemed unnecessary, impractical, or undesirable
The company's discarded intention to expand into that market proved wise given the economic downturn.
A intenção descartada da empresa de expandir para aquele mercado se mostrou sábia diante da recessão econômica.
This phrase reflects a common human experience across cultures—changing one's mind about future plans. In Brazilian culture, there is often flexibility and adaptability regarding intentions and plans, with less emphasis on rigid commitment. In American contexts, discarded intentions may be viewed more neutrally as pragmatic adjustments, while in more formal Portuguese settings, they might be discussed with slightly more introspection about the reasons for abandonment.
NYC Slang
shelved plan; canned intention; nixed idea
Related Idioms & Phrases
put an intention on the shelf
abandon ship on an intention
leave an intention behind
scrap an intention
have second thoughts about an intention
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