less perseverance

[les pər-ˈsev-ə-rən(t)s]
noun phrase
menos perseverança
1. A reduced amount or degree of persistence, determination, or steadfastness in pursuing a goal despite difficulties
He showed less perseverance this time and gave up after the first failure.
Desta vez, ele mostrou menos perseverança e desistiu após o primeiro fracasso.
2. Diminished tenacity or staying power when facing obstacles or challenges
The team displayed less perseverance in the second half of the season.
O time demonstrou menos perseverança na segunda metade da temporada.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, perseverance is highly valued as a virtue associated with success and achievement. 'Less perseverance' is often viewed negatively in competitive and achievement-oriented contexts, though it may be contextually understood as a human limitation or temporary state rather than a character flaw.
NYC Slang
less grit, not as much hustle
Synonyms / Sinônimos
less determinationless persistenceless tenacityless resolvediminished perseverance
Antonyms / Antônimos
more perseverancegreater determinationincreased persistencemore resolvestronger tenacity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
menos perseverança
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
menos perseverança
Common colloquial expression
São Paulo
menos perseverança
Formal and informal contexts
Portugal
menos perseverança
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Words

perseverancepersistencedeterminationresiliencegritfortitudeendurance

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw in the towel
give up the ghost
lose steam
run out of gas
lack staying power
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