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unfavorable context

[/ʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl ˈkɒntekst/]
nounpl: unfavorable contexts
contexto desfavorável
1. A set of circumstances or conditions that are not advantageous, encouraging, or conducive to success or positive outcomes
The company struggled to expand in an unfavorable context marked by economic recession.
A empresa teve dificuldade em expandir em um contexto desfavorável marcado por recessão econômica.
2. An environment or situation where conditions work against a particular goal, initiative, or person
Starting a new business in an unfavorable context requires careful planning and resilience.
Iniciar um novo negócio em um contexto desfavorável exige planejamento cuidadoso e resiliência.
Synonyms
adverse contexthostile environmentunfavorable circumstancesnegative settingchallenging conditions
Antonyms
favorable contextadvantageous contextpositive environmentconducive circumstancessupportive setting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contexto desfavorável
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
contexto desfavorável
Standard business and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
contexto desfavorável
Formal and academic usage
Portugal
contexto desfavorável
European Portuguese standard usage; may also use 'contexto adverso'

Related Idioms & Phrases

against the odds
swimming upstream
fighting an uphill battle
tough row to hoe
in the red
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