fading resolve

[ˈfeɪdɪŋ rɪˈzɒlv]
noun phrase
determinação desvanecente
1. decreasing strength of one's determination or commitment to achieve something; weakening willpower or conviction
His fading resolve to finish the project was evident as the deadline approached.
Sua determinação desvanecente em terminar o projeto era evidente conforme o prazo se aproximava.
2. the gradual loss of mental or emotional commitment to a decision or goal
Despite her initial enthusiasm, her fading resolve to maintain the diet became noticeable after two weeks.
Apesar de seu entusiasmo inicial, sua determinação desvanecente em manter a dieta tornou-se notável após duas semanas.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'fading resolve' commonly appears in motivational and self-help discourse, often used to describe personal struggles with goals. In Brazil, this phrase is frequently used in business contexts when discussing project commitment, while in American English it often appears in personal development and fitness-related conversations.
NYC Slang
losing your nerve; your determination is ghosting you
Synonyms / Sinônimos
weakening resolvediminishing determinationdeclining commitmentwaning willpowereroding resolve
Antonyms / Antônimos
strengthening resolveunwavering determinationsteadfast commitmentgrowing resolveunshakeable will

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
determinação desvanecente
Most common translation; formal and neutral tone
General Brazilian
vontade enfraquecida
Alternative, emphasizing the weakening of will rather than resolve
Rio de Janeiro
determinação minguante
Regional variation using 'minguante' for poetic effect
São Paulo
resolução em declínio
Business/formal context usage
Portugal
resolução diminuinte
Portuguese preference for 'diminuinte' over 'desvanecente'

Related Words

resolvedeterminationwillpowercommitmentperseverancefalteringwavering

Related Idioms & Phrases

losing steam
running out of gas
losing heart
running on empty
losing one's nerve
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