unfulfilled desire
[/ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld dɪˈzaɪər/]
noun phrasepl: unfulfilled desires
desejo não realizado
1. A wish, longing, or want that has not been satisfied or achieved
His unfulfilled desire to become a musician haunted him throughout his life.
Seu desejo não realizado de se tornar músico o assombrou durante toda a vida.
2. An emotional state of yearning for something that remains unattained
The novel explores the theme of unfulfilled desire and regret.
O romance explora o tema do desejo não realizado e do arrependimento.
3. A romantic or emotional want that goes unsatisfied
Their unfulfilled desire for each other created tension in the story.
O desejo não realizado um pelo outro criou tensão na história.
This phrase is commonly explored in Brazilian literature and Portuguese cultural expressions, particularly in fado music and romantic poetry. In American culture, it appears frequently in philosophical discussions and psychological contexts regarding personal development and life satisfaction.
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