frustrated ambition
[frʌˈstreɪtɪd æmˈbɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: frustrated ambitions
ambição frustrada
1. a strong desire or drive to achieve something that has been thwarted, blocked, or prevented from being realized
His frustrated ambition to become a professional musician led him to pursue engineering instead.
Sua ambição frustrada de se tornar músico profissional o levou a seguir carreira em engenharia.
2. the emotional state resulting from unfulfilled aspirations or goals
Years of frustrated ambition finally motivated her to start her own business.
Anos de ambição frustrada finalmente a motivaram a abrir seu próprio negócio.
In Brazilian culture, 'ambição frustrada' is often discussed in the context of socioeconomic barriers and social mobility. It's a common theme in Brazilian literature and cinema. In American culture, the phrase is frequently used in self-help and motivational contexts, often framing frustrated ambition as a catalyst for personal reinvention or entrepreneurship.
NYC Slang
dreams deferred; unfulfilled hustle
Related Idioms & Phrases
ambition gets the better of you
reach beyond one's grasp
bite off more than you can chew
ter os pés mais grandes que o chão (Portuguese: to have bigger feet than the ground)
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