This is the 9832nd most frequent Portuguese word.
desajustadas
"Desajustadas" means "misfit" or "out of place" in English.
Here, "desajustadas" describes the physical misalignment of machinery components, illustrating its use in technical contexts.
As engrenagens da máquina estão desajustadas desde a última manutenção.
The gears of the machine have been misaligned since the last maintenance.
In this sentence, "desajustadas" refers to a conceptual misalignment between expectations and actual circumstances, common in abstract or metaphorical contexts.
As expectativas do grupo pareceram desajustadas em relação à realidade.
The group's expectations seemed out of alignment with reality.
Here, "desajustadas" highlights a psychological or emotional imbalance, showing its applicability in personal or emotional settings.