thwarted desire
[ˈθwɔːrtɪd dɪˈzaɪər]
noun phrasepl: thwarted desires
desejo frustrado
1. A wish, want, or longing that has been prevented from being fulfilled or satisfied
Her thwarted desire to become a professional dancer led her to pursue teaching instead.
Seu desejo frustrado de se tornar uma dançarina profissional a levou a seguir o caminho do ensino.
2. An unfulfilled aspiration or ambition that has been blocked or obstructed
The protagonist's thwarted desire for love drives the entire narrative of the novel.
O desejo frustrado do protagonista de encontrar amor impulsiona toda a narrativa do romance.
This phrase carries emotional weight in both American and Brazilian contexts, often used in literature, psychology, and personal narratives to explore themes of disappointment and human struggle. In Brazil, it frequently appears in música popular and sertanejo contexts, where unfulfilled desires are common literary themes. In the USA, it's prevalent in self-help discourse and narratives about overcoming adversity.
NYC Slang
unfulfilled itch or blocked dreams
Related Idioms & Phrases
a want unfulfilled
burning desire that goes unsatisfied
heart's desire that slipped away
desejos que ficam no caminho
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