unmet needs
[/ʌnˈmɛt niːdz/]
noun
necessidades não atendidas
1. Requirements, desires, or expectations that have not been satisfied or fulfilled
The survey revealed significant unmet needs in healthcare services for rural communities.
A pesquisa revelou necessidades não atendidas significativas nos serviços de saúde para comunidades rurais.
2. In business and marketing, gaps in the market where consumer demands are not being satisfied by existing products or services
Entrepreneurs often identify unmet needs as opportunities for innovation and business development.
Empreendedores frequentemente identificam necessidades não atendidas como oportunidades para inovação e desenvolvimento de negócios.
3. In psychology and social services, basic human requirements (physical, emotional, or social) that remain unfulfilled
The social worker addressed the client's unmet needs for housing and mental health support.
A assistente social abordou as necessidades não atendidas do cliente de habitação e apoio à saúde mental.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'unmet needs' is commonly used in professional and academic settings, particularly in healthcare policy, social services, and business strategy. It reflects a problem-solving mindset where identifying gaps is the first step toward innovation and improvement. The phrase is frequently used in grant proposals, policy documents, and market research reports to justify interventions or new product development.
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