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forgotten problem
[fərˈɡɑtən ˈprɑbləm]
noun phrase
pl: forgotten problems
problema esquecido
1.
An issue or difficulty that was once significant but has been neglected or no longer receives attention
The forgotten problem of rural infrastructure needs to be addressed.
O problema esquecido da infraestrutura rural precisa ser abordado.
2.
A previously recognized issue that has fallen out of public consciousness or priority
Climate change was a forgotten problem until recent decades.
A mudança climática era um problema esquecido até recentemente.
Synonyms
neglected issue
overlooked problem
abandoned concern
unresolved issue
Antonyms
current concern
pressing issue
priority problem
immediate challenge
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
problema esquecido
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
problema deixado de lado
Alternative phrasing emphasizing abandonment
Portugal
problema posto de lado
European Portuguese variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
out of sight, out of mind
swept under the rug
back burner issue
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