1. The failure to achieve or accomplish a desired objective or target
The project suffered from goal failure due to insufficient resources.
O projeto sofreu um fracasso de objetivo devido a recursos insuficientes.
2. In sports, failure to score a goal in a particular attempt or match
The team's goal failure in the final minutes cost them the championship.
O fracasso de objetivo do time nos últimos minutos da final lhes custou o campeonato.
3. In psychology and management, the inability to reach predetermined objectives or milestones
Goal failure often leads to decreased motivation and performance.
O fracasso de objetivo frequentemente leva à diminuição de motivação e desempenho.