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sporadic achievement
[spəˈrædɪk əˈtʃiːvmənt]
noun
pl: sporadic achievements
realização esporádica
1.
An occasional or irregular success or accomplishment that occurs at unpredictable intervals rather than consistently
His sporadic achievements in the competition showed promise, but he needed more consistent performance.
Suas realizações esporádicas na competição mostravam promessa, mas ele precisava de um desempenho mais consistente.
2.
Success that happens by chance or infrequently without a pattern of regularity
The team's sporadic achievements left the coach frustrated with their unpredictable results.
As realizações esporádicas do time deixavam o treinador frustrado com seus resultados imprevisíveis.
Synonyms
occasional success
irregular accomplishment
intermittent achievement
random success
hit-or-miss performance
Antonyms
consistent achievement
regular accomplishment
sustained success
reliable performance
continuous achievement
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
realização esporádica
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
conquista ocasional
Common alternative in business and sports contexts
Rio de Janeiro
êxito intermitente
Used in formal and academic contexts
Portugal
realização ocasional
Preferred in European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
hit or miss
a flash in the pan
few and far between
once in a blue moon
on and off
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