surrendered aim

[/səˈrendərd eɪm/]
noun phrasepl: surrendered aims
objetivo abandonado
1. A goal or objective that one has given up pursuing or stopped trying to achieve
After years of rejection, writing a novel became a surrendered aim for him.
Após anos de rejeição, escrever um romance tornou-se um objetivo abandonado para ele.
2. An aspiration that has been relinquished due to circumstances, failure, or lack of motivation
Her dream of becoming a professional dancer was a surrendered aim after the accident.
Seu sonho de se tornar bailarina profissional foi um objetivo abandonado após o acidente.
This phrase is more commonly used in literary or reflective contexts in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese. It often carries emotional weight, implying not just a simple change of plans but a meaningful loss or resignation. In Brazilian culture, discussing surrendered aims may relate to broader conversations about overcoming adversity or life's challenges.
NYC Slang
dropped dream / ditched goal
Synonyms / Sinônimos
abandoned goalrelinquished objectiveforsaken aspirationgiven-up dream
Antonyms / Antônimos
pursued aimactive goalongoing objectivesustained ambition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo abandonado
Most common and neutral translation
Rio de Janeiro
sonho desistido
More colloquial, emphasizing dreams and aspirations
São Paulo
meta renunciada
More formal business/professional context
Portugal
objetivo renunciado
Portuguese variation, emphasizing conscious renunciation

Related Words

surrenderabandonmentrelinquishmentaspirationgoalobjectiveresignation

Related Idioms & Phrases

let go of one's dream
throw in the towel
call it quits
give up the ghost
kiss goodbye
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