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.