decrease confidence

[dɪˈkris ˈkɑnfɪdəns]
verb phrase
diminuir a confiança
1. to reduce or lower the level of trust, belief, or certainty in someone or something
The company's poor quarterly results decreased confidence in its future performance.
Os resultados trimestrais ruins da empresa diminuíram a confiança em seu desempenho futuro.
2. to make someone feel less certain or assured about a person, decision, or situation
His inconsistent behavior decreased confidence among team members.
Seu comportamento inconsistente diminuiu a confiança entre os membros da equipe.
In Brazilian business culture, maintaining confidence is highly valued, and actions that decrease confidence can significantly damage professional relationships and reputation. In the USA, decreased confidence often triggers market reactions and media scrutiny, particularly in corporate contexts.
NYC Slang
kill the vibe / lose faith
Synonyms / Sinônimos
undermine confidenceerode confidenceshake confidenceweaken confidencereduce trust
Antonyms / Antônimos
increase confidencebuild confidencestrengthen confidencerestore confidenceboost trust

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diminuir a confiança
standard usage in business and everyday contexts
São Paulo
diminuir a confiança / abalar a confiança
both forms are commonly used; 'abalar' emphasizes shaking or disrupting confidence
Rio de Janeiro
diminuir a confiança / tirar a confiança
'tirar a confiança' is informal and colloquial
Portugal
diminuir a confiança / minar a confiança
'minar' is more formal and literary

Related Words

confidencetrustbeliefcertaintyassurancecredibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

shake someone's confidence
undermine someone's trust
cast doubt on
lose faith in someone/something
knock someone's confidence
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