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asymmetrical devotion

[/ˌæsɪˈmetrɪkəl dɪˈvoʊʃən/]
nounfemininepl: asymmetrical devotions / devoções assimétricas
devoção assimétrica
1. A form of loyalty, affection, or commitment in which one party gives significantly more than the other, creating an imbalanced relationship dynamic
Their relationship suffered from asymmetrical devotion, with one partner always giving more than receiving.
O relacionamento deles sofria com a devoção assimétrica, onde um parceiro sempre dava mais do que recebia.
2. Unequal or unbalanced dedication or commitment between two or more parties
The asymmetrical devotion in their friendship left her feeling undervalued.
A devoção assimétrica em sua amizade a deixava sentindo-se desvalorizada.
NYC Slang
one-sided love / unequal vibes
Synonyms
unbalanced commitmentone-sided devotionunequal loyaltyimbalanced affectiondevoção unilaterallealdade desigual
Antonyms
mutual devotionreciprocal commitmentbalanced loyaltydevoção mútuacompromisso recíproco

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
devoção assimétrica
Standard usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
devoção assimétrica / dedicação desigual
Common in relationship discussions
Rio de Janeiro
devoção assimétrica
Standard usage
Portugal
devoção assimétrica / lealdade desigual
More formal register preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

giving more than you get
one-sided relationship
loving someone more than they love you
dar mais do que receber
amar desigualmente
relacionamento unilateral
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