conflicted commitment
[kənˈflɪktɪd kəˈmɪtmənt]
noun phrasepl: conflicted commitments
compromisso conflituoso
1. A pledge or obligation that involves internal contradiction, doubt, or competing loyalties
His conflicted commitment to both his family and his career left him constantly stressed.
Seu compromisso conflituoso entre a família e a carreira o deixava constantemente estressado.
2. An agreement or dedication that is emotionally or morally ambivalent
She felt a conflicted commitment to the project despite ethical concerns.
Ela sentia um compromisso conflituoso com o projeto apesar das preocupações éticas.
3. A state of being bound to something while having reservations or conflicting interests
The team's conflicted commitment to the deadline versus quality standards created tension.
O compromisso conflituoso do time entre o prazo e os padrões de qualidade criou tensão.
This term reflects modern psychological and professional discourse common in both Brazilian and American cultures, particularly in workplace and family dynamics. In Brazil, it often appears in discussions about work-life balance (equilíbrio trabalho-vida), while in the US it's frequently used in therapy and self-help contexts. The phrase captures the contemporary experience of managing multiple, sometimes contradictory obligations.
NYC Slang
half-hearted commitment; lukewarm pledge
Related Idioms & Phrases
caught between a rock and a hard place
torn between two loyalties
speak with forked tongue
have one's heart and mind divided
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