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divided commitment

[dɪˈvaɪdɪd kəˈmɪtmənt]
nounpl: divided commitments
compromisso dividido
1. A situation where one's loyalty, dedication, or resources are split between two or more competing interests, goals, or obligations
His divided commitment between his family and his career caused constant stress.
Seu compromisso dividido entre a família e a carreira causava estresse constante.
2. The state of being unable to fully dedicate oneself to a single purpose due to conflicting priorities
The team's divided commitment to the project resulted in poor performance.
O compromisso dividido da equipe com o projeto resultou em desempenho deficiente.
Synonyms
split loyaltyconflicting prioritiespartial dedicationhalf-hearted commitmentambivalence
Antonyms
full commitmentundivided attentionwholehearted dedicationsingle-minded focusunwavering loyalty

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso dividido
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
compromisso dividido
standard usage in European Portuguese
General
lealdade dividida
alternative translation emphasizing loyalty aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have a foot in both camps
to be torn between two things
to serve two masters
to be caught between a rock and a hard place
to have one's heart divided
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