begrudging commitment
[bɪˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ kəˈmɪtmənt]
noun phrasepl: begrudging commitments
compromisso relutante
1. A pledge or obligation undertaken with reluctance, resentment, or unwillingness; an agreement made without genuine enthusiasm or full support
He made a begrudging commitment to attend the family dinner despite his busy schedule.
Ele fez um compromisso relutante de comparecerà reunião de família apesar de sua agenda lotada.
2. A reluctant dedication to a cause or project that one feels obligated to support but does not truly endorse
The company's begrudging commitment to environmental sustainability was more about public relations than genuine concern.
O compromisso relutante da empresa com a sustentabilidade ambiental era mais sobre relações públicas do que preocupação genuína.
This phrase reflects a universal human experience across both American and Brazilian cultures, often used in professional, familial, and social contexts where individuals feel pressured to commit to something against their preferences. In Brazil, it's commonly seen in workplace dynamics and family obligations; in the USA, it frequently appears in discussions about corporate responsibility and political compromises.
NYC Slang
half-hearted commitment; going through the motions
Related Idioms & Phrases
to commit with a heavy heart
to bite the bullet
to swallow one's pride
to make the best of a bad situation
between a rock and a hard place
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