fixated commitment

[fɪk'seɪtɪd kə'mɪtmənt]
noun phrasepl: fixated commitments
compromisso obsessivo
1. An unwavering or obsessive dedication to a goal, person, or course of action that is difficult to abandon or redirect
His fixated commitment to the project prevented him from considering alternative solutions.
Seu compromisso obsessivo com o projeto o impediu de considerar soluções alternativas.
2. A psychological state of intense focus on a particular objective that may become counterproductive or inflexible
The team's fixated commitment to the original plan led to its failure when circumstances changed.
O compromisso obsessivo da equipe com o plano original levou ao seu fracasso quando as circunstâncias mudaram.
In American business and psychology contexts, 'fixated commitment' is often discussed negatively as a liability preventing adaptation and innovation. In Brazilian corporate culture, while valued in some contexts, it's increasingly recognized as problematic in fast-changing markets. The term reflects modern concerns about rigidity in decision-making across both cultures.
NYC Slang
tunnel vision
Synonyms / Sinônimos
obsessive dedicationunwavering focussingle-minded devotionrigid commitmentstubborn allegiance
Antonyms / Antônimos
flexible approachadaptabilitydetachmentindifferenceopenness to change

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
compromisso obsessivo
Most common and neutral translation used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
dedicação obsessiva
Alternative phrasing emphasizing obsessive dedication
Rio de Janeiro
empenho fixo
More colloquial regional variant
Portugal
compromisso inflexível
European Portuguese emphasizes the rigidity aspect

Related Words

obsessiondedicationcommitmentfixationdeterminationperseveranceinflexibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

stuck on something
can't let go of
married to an idea
locked onto
can't shake it
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