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perceived success

[/pərˈsiːvd səkˈsɛs/]
noun phrasefemininepl: sucessos percebidos
sucesso percebido
1. Success as understood, interpreted, or believed by an individual or group based on their perspective, rather than objective measures
The perceived success of the marketing campaign was higher than its actual sales numbers.
O sucesso percebido da campanha de marketing foi maior do que seus números reais de vendas.
2. An accomplishment or positive outcome that is subjectively evaluated based on personal expectations, values, or criteria
For many entrepreneurs, perceived success includes work-life balance, not just profit margins.
Para muitos empreendedores, o sucesso percebido inclui equilíbrio entre trabalho e vida, não apenas margens de lucro.
Synonyms
subjective successapparent successfelt successsense of achievement
Antonyms
objective failureactual failureperceived failure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sucesso percebido
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
sucesso percebido
Common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
sucesso percepcionado
Alternative form using 'percepcionado' is occasionally used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

a win in someone's eyes
success is in the eye of the beholder
define success on your own terms
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