unfulfilled wish

[ʌnˈfʊlfɪld wɪʃ]
noun phrasepl: unfulfilled wishes
desejo não realizado
1. A desire or hope that has not been satisfied or accomplished
Her unfulfilled wish was to become a professional dancer.
Seu desejo não realizado era se tornar uma bailarina profissional.
2. A longing or aspiration that remains incomplete or unattained
He carried an unfulfilled wish to travel around the world.
Ele carregava um desejo não realizado de viajar pelo mundo.
In Brazilian culture, unfulfilled wishes are often discussed in contexts of personal growth, family aspirations, and social mobility. This phrase frequently appears in discussions about life goals and regrets. In American culture, it's commonly used in personal development, psychology, and self-help contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unmet desireunrealized dreamunsatisfied longingunaccomplished goalunfulfilled aspiration
Antonyms / Antônimos
fulfilled wishrealized dreamaccomplished goalsatisfied desireattained aspiration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desejo não realizado
most common and formal usage
General Brazilian
sonho não realizado
alternative using 'sonho' (dream) instead of 'desejo'
São Paulo
desejo não cumprido
variant using 'cumprido' (fulfilled/accomplished)
Portugal
desejo não concretizado
Portuguese preference for 'concretizado' (materialized)

Related Words

longingdesireaspirationdreamyearningregretdisappointment

Related Idioms & Phrases

a wish unfulfilled remains a wish
the grass is always greener - unfulfilled wishes
reaching for the stars with unfulfilled wishes
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