charitable appraisal
[CHAR-i-tuh-bul uh-PRAI-zul]
nounpl: charitable appraisals
avaliação caridosa
1. a lenient or generous assessment of someone's actions, character, or work that interprets them in the most favorable light
The teacher gave the student's essay a charitable appraisal despite its grammatical errors, focusing on the quality of ideas.
A professora fez uma avaliação caridosa do ensaio do aluno apesar dos erros gramaticais, concentrando-se na qualidade das ideias.
2. an assessment made with kindness, forgiveness, or understanding rather than harsh criticism
His friend offered a charitable appraisal of his failed business venture, acknowledging his effort despite the poor outcome.
Seu amigo ofereceu uma avaliação caridosa de sua tentativa fracassada de negócio, reconhecendo seu esforço apesar do resultado ruim.
This phrase reflects values of kindness and understanding in both Brazilian and American cultures. In Brazil, it's often used in educational and interpersonal contexts to emphasize human understanding. In the USA, it's common in academic and professional settings where feedback is delivered with consideration for the recipient's efforts and circumstances.
NYC Slang
giving someone a break; cutting them slack
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →