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repeated failure
[/rɪˈpiːtɪd ˈfeɪljər/]
noun
pl: repeated failures
fracasso repetido
1.
The occurrence of failing or not succeeding multiple times in succession
His repeated failure to pass the exam discouraged him.
Seu fracasso repetido em passar no exame o desanimou.
2.
A pattern of unsuccessful attempts at achieving a goal
The company faced repeated failure in launching new products.
A empresa enfrentou fracasso repetido no lançamento de novos produtos.
NYC Slang
strikeout streak
Synonyms
recurring failure
continuous failure
successive failures
persistent failure
habitual failure
Antonyms
repeated success
consistent achievement
continuous success
persistent victory
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
fracasso repetido
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fracasso reiterado
More formal variant used in business contexts
Portugal
falha repetida
Portuguese preference for 'falha' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
history of failure
pattern of defeat
serial failure
back-to-back failures
keep striking out
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