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malogrado

[mɐ.lo.ˈɡɾa.du]
adjectivemasculinepl: malogrados
failed, unsuccessful, ill-fated
1. unsuccessful or having failed in its purpose or intent
The malogrado attempt to rescue the hostages resulted in tragedy.
A tentativa malograda de resgatar os reféns resultou em tragédia.
2. unfortunate, doomed, or cursed by misfortune
The malogrado prince never lived to claim his throne.
O príncipe malogrado nunca viveu para reivindicar seu trono.
3. describing a person who has suffered misfortune or failure
He was a malogrado artist who never achieved recognition.
Ele era um artista malogrado que nunca alcançou reconhecimento.
Synonyms
fracassadoinfelizdesventuradomalfadadofalho
Antonyms
bem-sucedidoafortunadofelizpróspero

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
malogrado
standard usage, common in formal and literary contexts
Portugal
malogrado
standard usage, particularly in literary and formal Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

um homem malogrado - an unfortunate man
empresa malograda - failed company
tentativa malograda - failed attempt
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