forgotten purpose
[fərˈɡɑtn ˈpɜrpəs]
noun phrasepl: forgotten purposes
propósito esquecido
1. An original goal, intention, or reason for something that has been lost, neglected, or no longer remembered
The old foundation's forgotten purpose was revealed in the dusty archives.
O propósito esquecido da antiga fundação foi revelado nos arquivos empoeirados.
2. A sense of direction or meaning that was once important but has been abandoned or overlooked
He struggled to reconnect with his forgotten purpose after years of pursuing wealth.
Ele lutou para reconectar com seu propósito esquecido após anos perseguindo riqueza.
This phrase reflects themes common in both American and Brazilian literature and philosophy concerning loss of identity and meaning. In Brazilian culture, it often relates to historical revisionism and the recovery of cultural memory. In American contexts, it frequently appears in self-help and existential discourse about personal fulfillment.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to unearth a forgotten purpose
a sense of forgotten purpose
rediscovering one's forgotten purpose
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