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ambiguous loyalty

[/æmˈbɪɡjuəs ˈlɔɪəlti/]
noun phrasepl: ambiguous loyalties
lealdade ambígua
1. Allegiance or faithfulness that is unclear, uncertain, or divided between two or more parties, causes, or principles
His ambiguous loyalty to both political parties made it difficult to predict his vote.
Sua lealdade ambígua para com ambos os partidos políticos tornava difícil prever seu voto.
2. A state of uncertain or wavering commitment that could be interpreted in multiple ways
The ambassador's ambiguous loyalty raised questions about which country's interests he truly served.
A lealdade ambígua do embaixador levantou questões sobre os interesses de qual país ele realmente servia.
NYC Slang
flip-flopping allegiance; playing both sides
Synonyms
divided loyaltyquestionable loyaltyuncertain allegiancedual loyaltywavering commitment
Antonyms
unwavering loyaltyabsolute allegiancesteadfast commitmentclear devotionunequivocal loyalty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lealdade ambígua
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
lealdade ambígua
Common in political and business discourse
Portugal
lealdade ambígua
Standard usage; may also use 'fidelidade ambígua' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

sitting on the fence
having one foot in each camp
blowing hot and cold
serving two masters
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