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fragmented success

[FRAG-men-tid suk-SES]
nounpl: fragmented successes
sucesso fragmentado
1. Partial or incomplete achievement of goals, where success is divided into separate, disconnected accomplishments rather than forming a cohesive whole
The project achieved fragmented success with some departments meeting targets while others fell short.
O projeto alcançou um sucesso fragmentado, com alguns departamentos atingindo metas enquanto outros ficaram aquém.
2. Success that lacks integration, momentum, or strategic coherence, consisting of isolated wins without broader impact
Her fragmented success in different markets didn't translate into overall business growth.
Seu sucesso fragmentado em diferentes mercados não se traduziu em crescimento comercial geral.
NYC Slang
half-win / half-success / win that doesn't stick
Synonyms
partial successmixed resultsincomplete achievementscattered winsdisconnected accomplishments
Antonyms
complete successtotal successcomprehensive achievementunified successfailure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sucesso fragmentado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sucesso fragmentado / êxito parcial
Common in business contexts
Portugal
sucesso fragmentado / êxito parcial
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a foot in the door
half a loaf is better than none
incomplete victory
pyrrhic victory
mixed blessing
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