loss of determination

[lɔːs əv dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: losses of determination
perda de determinação
1. The state of losing one's resolve, willpower, or commitment to achieve a goal
After several failed attempts, he experienced a loss of determination in pursuing his dream.
Após várias tentativas fracassadas, ele experimentou uma perda de determinação em perseguir seu sonho.
2. A decline in one's ability or motivation to persist through difficulties
The athletes showed a loss of determination in the final quarter of the game.
Os atletas mostraram uma perda de determinação no último quarto da partida.
3. The weakening of mental strength or conviction regarding a specific objective
Her loss of determination became evident when she stopped attending training sessions.
Sua perda de determinação ficou evidente quando ela parou de frequentar as sessões de treinamento.
In Brazilian culture, particularly in sports and personal development contexts, loss of determination is often viewed negatively and discussed using metaphors of physical strength or fighting spirit (garra). In American contexts, this phrase is commonly used in motivational and business settings to describe the challenge of maintaining focus in competitive environments.
NYC Slang
losing your fire / running out of steam / losing your edge
Synonyms / Sinônimos
loss of resolveweakening of willloss of commitmentlack of determinationloss of motivationflagging determination
Antonyms / Antônimos
gain of determinationstrengthening of resolveincreased determinationrenewed commitmentunwavering resolve

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
perda de determinação
Most common translation used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
perda de determinação / falta de garra
Often uses 'falta de garra' (lack of fighting spirit) colloquially
São Paulo
perda de determinação
Standard formal usage in business and sports contexts
Portugal
perda de determinação / perda de vontade
May also use 'perda de vontade' (loss of will); slightly more formal register

Related Words

determinationresolvewillpowermotivationperseverancecommitmentresignationsurrender

Related Idioms & Phrases

lose heart
lose one's nerve
run out of steam
lose one's edge
throw in the towel
dar um passo atrás (take a step back)
perder a garra (lose one's fighting spirit)
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