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cautious support

[ˈkɔːʃəs səˈpɔːrt]
noun phrase
apoio cauteloso
1. Support or endorsement given with reservation, hesitation, or careful consideration; backing that is conditional or guarded rather than wholehearted
The board expressed cautious support for the new project, pending further review of the budget.
O conselho expressou apoio cauteloso ao novo projeto, pendente de uma análise mais aprofundada do orçamento.
2. Agreement or assistance given while maintaining skepticism or doubt about the full viability or desirability of something
Environmental groups offered cautious support to the policy, with concerns about enforcement mechanisms.
Os grupos ambientais ofereceram apoio cauteloso à política, com preocupações quanto aos mecanismos de fiscalização.
Synonyms
guarded supporttentative supportmeasured supportconditional supportreserved endorsement
Antonyms
enthusiastic supportwholehearted supportunconditional supportstrong endorsementfull backing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio cauteloso
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
apoio cuidadoso
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in business contexts
Portugal
apoio prudente
Preferred variant in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the fence about
give something a thumbs up with reservations
tentatively endorse
support with a caveat
lukewarm support
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