truthful effort

[TROOTH-ful EF-urt]
noun phrasepl: truthful efforts
esforço sincero
1. a genuine and honest attempt to accomplish something, without deception or pretense
Despite the challenges, his truthful effort to improve the project was evident to everyone.
Apesar dos desafios, seu esforço sincero para melhorar o projeto era evidente para todos.
2. an earnest and straightforward endeavor made with integrity and transparency
The teacher appreciated the student's truthful effort to solve the difficult problem.
A professora apreciou o esforço sincero do aluno em resolver o problema difícil.
In Brazilian culture, 'esforço sincero' reflects the value placed on authenticity and genuine commitment in personal and professional relationships. This phrase is often used to acknowledge someone's honest attempt despite potential failure, emphasizing the integrity of the process rather than just the outcome.
NYC Slang
real effort / keepin' it real
Synonyms / Sinônimos
genuine attemptsincere endeavorhonest effortearnest attemptauthentic struggle
Antonyms / Antônimos
dishonest effortdeceptive attemptfalse efforthalf-hearted tryinsincere endeavor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esforço sincero
most common and neutral form
São Paulo
esforço honesto
slightly more formal alternative
Rio de Janeiro
esforço de verdade
colloquial variation emphasizing authenticity
Portugal
esforço genuíno
preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

integritysincerityhonestydeterminationcommitmentdedication

Related Idioms & Phrases

go the extra mile
put one's heart into something
walk the walk
give it your all
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