unsuccessful objective

[ʌn.səkˈses.fəl əbˈdʒek.tɪv]
noun phrasepl: unsuccessful objectives
objetivo não alcançado
1. A goal or aim that was not achieved or completed as intended
The team's unsuccessful objective was to win the championship this season.
O objetivo não alcançado do time era vencer o campeonato nesta temporada.
2. A target or purpose that failed to be accomplished despite efforts
Due to budget constraints, their unsuccessful objective of expanding to three new markets had to be postponed.
Devido às restrições orçamentárias, seu objetivo não alcançado de expandir para três novos mercados teve que ser adiado.
In Brazilian business culture, discussing unsuccessful objectives is common in project reviews and performance evaluations. The phrase is used neutrally to acknowledge setbacks as part of the learning process. In contrast, American corporate culture may frame it more positively as a 'learning opportunity' or 'pivot point.'
Synonyms / Sinônimos
failed goalunmet objectiveunreached targetunsuccessful aimthwarted purpose
Antonyms / Antônimos
successful objectiveachieved goalaccomplished objectivemet target

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetivo não alcançado
Standard term used in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
meta não atingida
Common colloquial alternative
São Paulo
objetivo não realizado
Frequently used in corporate and technical environments
Portugal
objetivo não concretizado
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Words

failuresetbackdisappointmentgoaltargetaimaspiration

Related Idioms & Phrases

miss the mark
fall short of one's goals
come up empty
not make the cut
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