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perceived failure

[/pərˈsiːvd ˈfeɪljər/]
nounpl: perceived failures
fracasso percebido
1. A failure or setback that is believed or understood to have occurred, whether or not it objectively happened; failure as interpreted by an individual or group based on their perspective or expectations
Her perceived failure in the job interview was actually a successful first impression.
O fracasso percebido dela na entrevista de emprego foi, na verdade, uma primeira impressão bem-sucedida.
2. The subjective experience of not meeting goals or expectations, which may differ from objective reality
Many athletes struggle with perceived failure after making a single mistake.
Muitos atletas lutam com o fracasso percebido após cometer um único erro.
Synonyms
felt failureapparent failuresubjective failurebelieved failure
Antonyms
perceived successactual successobjective achievement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fracasso percebido
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fracasso percebido
Common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
fracasso percebido
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

failure is not final
what doesn't kill you makes you stronger
it's not over till it's over
perception is reality
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