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fama imerecida
[ˈfɐ̃mɐ ˌimɛrɛˈsidɐ]
noun phrase
feminine
pl: famas imerecidas
undeserved reputation
1.
A negative or positive reputation that someone has acquired without justifying it through their actions or character
He has an undeserved reputation as a troublemaker despite never causing problems.
Ele tem uma fama imerecida de problemático apesar de nunca causar problemas.
2.
Fame or notoriety that is not warranted by one's actual accomplishments or behavior
She earned an undeserved reputation for being difficult to work with.
Ela conquistou uma fama imerecida de ser difícil de trabalhar.
NYC Slang
bad rap
Synonyms
reputação injusta
fama infundada
fama não merecida
reputação infundada
Antonyms
fama merecida
reputação bem fundada
fama conquistada
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
fama imerecida
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
fama imerecida
standard usage in Portugal, sometimes replaced with 'reputação injusta'
Related Idioms & Phrases
ter fama de algo sem razão
ganhar fama imerecida
carregar uma fama imerecida
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