lost determination
[lɔst dɪˌtɜrmɪˈneɪʃən]
noun phrase
determinação perdida
1. The state of having lost one's resolve, willpower, or commitment to achieve a goal
After multiple failures, he experienced a lost determination to continue his studies.
Após múltiplas falhas, ele experimentou uma determinação perdida para continuar seus estudos.
2. The inability to maintain focus and drive toward an objective
Her lost determination made it difficult for her to finish the project.
Sua determinação perdida tornou difícil para ela terminar o projeto.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'lost determination' reflects cultural values around persistence and personal achievement. In Brazil, there's an emphasis on 'jogo de cintura' (adaptability) and maintaining 'garra' (determination/fighting spirit), so losing one's determination is viewed as a significant personal setback. In American culture, it relates to the 'never give up' ethos and can be associated with depression or burnout in modern contexts.
NYC Slang
lost your drive / lost your edge
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