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improper aim

[/ɪmˈprɒpər eɪm/]
nounpl: improper aims
mira inadequada
1. Incorrect or inaccurate targeting or pointing of a weapon, object, or direction; aiming at the wrong target or in the wrong manner
The archer's improper aim resulted in missing the bullseye completely.
A mira inadequada do arqueiro resultou em erro completo no alvo.
2. A misguided or inappropriate objective or purpose
The project failed due to improper aim and unclear goals.
O projeto fracassou devido à mira inadequada e objetivos pouco claros.
Synonyms
inaccurate aimpoor aimmisdirectionbad targetingmisalignment
Antonyms
proper aimaccurate aimcorrect targetinggood aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mira inadequada
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mira ruim
More colloquial, informal usage
São Paulo
pontaria inadequada
Alternative term emphasizing marksmanship
Portugal
mira imprópria
More formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the mark
barking up the wrong tree
miss the target
wide of the mark
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