failed aim

[/feɪld eɪm/]
nounpl: failed aims
objetivo fracassado
1. An intended goal or purpose that was not achieved or accomplished
His failed aim to become a professional athlete left him disappointed.
Seu objetivo fracassado de se tornar um atleta profissional o deixou decepcionado.
2. A target or ambition that did not succeed despite effort
The failed aim of the project was to reduce costs by 50%.
O objetivo fracassado do projeto era reduzir custos em 50%.
3. An unsuccessful attempt at achieving something desired
After years of effort, their failed aim to expand internationally forced them to restructure.
Após anos de esforço, seu objetivo fracassado de expandir internacionalmente os forçou a reestruturar.
In Brazilian culture, discussing failed aims is common in professional and personal contexts, often with emphasis on learning from mistakes. In American culture, failed aims are frequently reframed as 'learning opportunities' or stepping stones to success, reflecting a more optimistic entrepreneurial mindset.
NYC Slang
swing and a miss
Synonyms / Sinônimos
failed goalunsuccessful objectivethwarted ambitionunfulfilled aspirationfailed attempt
Antonyms / Antônimos
achieved aimsuccessful goalaccomplished objectivefulfilled ambition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo fracassado
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo que não deu certo
More colloquial, conversational usage
São Paulo
meta não alcançada
Business/professional context preferred
Portugal
objetivo falhado
European Portuguese uses 'falhar' instead of 'fracassar'

Related Words

failuresetbackdisappointmentaspirationobjectivefrustration

Related Idioms & Phrases

miss the mark
fall short of the goal
come up short
not hit the target
aim high and miss
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