unattainable target

[/ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl ˈtɑːrɡɪt/]
noun phrasepl: unattainable targets
meta inatingível
1. A goal or objective that is impossible or extremely difficult to achieve or reach
Setting an unattainable target will only demoralize the team.
Estabelecer uma meta inatingível apenas desmoralizará a equipe.
2. An objective that exceeds reasonable capability or resources
The company realized their sales projection was an unattainable target.
A empresa percebeu que sua projeção de vendas era uma meta inatingível.
In Brazilian business culture, setting realistic targets is highly valued as a management best practice. American corporate culture often emphasizes 'stretch goals,' but distinguishes between challenging and unattainable targets. The phrase reflects concerns about team motivation and organizational morale in both cultures.
NYC Slang
pie in the sky, fantasy goal
Synonyms / Sinônimos
impossible goalunrealistic objectivepipe dreamunreachable goalfantasy target
Antonyms / Antônimos
achievable goalrealistic targetattainable objectivefeasible goal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
meta inatingível
Most common usage in business and educational contexts
São Paulo
objetivo impossível
Alternative phrasing used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
meta inatingível
Standard usage similar to general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
alvo inatingível
Portuguese preference for 'alvo' instead of 'meta'

Related Words

unrealisticgoal-settingperformance metricsobjective

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach for the moon
aim for the stars
have one's head in the clouds
chasing rainbows
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