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cautious endorsement
[ˈkɔːʃəs ɪnˈdɔːrsmənt]
noun
pl: cautious endorsements
apoio cauteloso
1.
A qualified or hesitant expression of support or approval, often given with reservations or conditions
The committee gave a cautious endorsement to the new policy, requesting further modifications before full implementation.
O comitê deu um apoio cauteloso à nova política, solicitando modificações adicionais antes da implementação completa.
2.
Support that is conditional or limited, expressing doubt or concern alongside approval
Critics offered only a cautious endorsement of the candidate, citing concerns about her experience.
Os críticos ofereceram apenas um apoio cauteloso à candidata, citando preocupações sobre sua experiência.
NYC Slang
qualified thumbs-up
Synonyms
qualified support
lukewarm endorsement
conditional approval
guarded support
tentative approval
Antonyms
enthusiastic endorsement
full endorsement
wholehearted support
complete approval
unreserved endorsement
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
apoio cauteloso / respaldo cauteloso
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
apoio prudente / endorso cauteloso
Portuguese speakers may also use 'respaldo relutante'
Related Idioms & Phrases
give someone the green light with reservations
thumbs up with a but
cautious seal of approval
half-hearted endorsement
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