unsuitable aim

[ʌnˈsuːtəbəl eɪm]
noun phrasepl: unsuitable aims
objetivo inadequado
1. a goal or purpose that is not appropriate, fitting, or proper for a given situation, person, or context
The company's unsuitable aim of cutting costs at the expense of quality led to customer dissatisfaction.
O objetivo inadequado da empresa de reduzir custos às custas da qualidade levou à insatisfação dos clientes.
2. a target or objective that is misaligned with one's abilities, resources, or circumstances
His unsuitable aim to become a professional athlete without proper training was unrealistic.
Seu objetivo inadequado de se tornar atleta profissional sem treinamento adequado era irrealista.
This phrase is used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in business, education, and personal development discussions. In Brazil, it often appears in organizational planning and goal-setting contexts. The concept emphasizes the importance of alignment between objectives and circumstances, reflecting both cultures' values of strategic planning and contextual appropriateness.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inappropriate goalunfit objectivemisaligned purposeimproper aimill-suited intention
Antonyms / Antônimos
suitable aimappropriate goalfitting objectiveproper aimwell-suited purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
objetivo inadequado
most common formal usage
General Brazilian Portuguese
propósito inadequado
alternative formal term
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo inapropriado
slightly more emphatic usage
Portugal
objetivo impróprio
European Portuguese variant, more formal

Related Words

misguidedmisdirectedinaptinopportuneincongruousobjectivegoalintention

Related Idioms & Phrases

barking up the wrong tree
off the mark
missing the point
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