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doubtful commitment

[/ˈdaʊtfl̩ kəˈmɪtmənt/]
noun phrasepl: doubtful commitments
compromisso duvidoso
1. A pledge, promise, or undertaking that is uncertain, questionable, or likely to be unfulfilled
His doubtful commitment to the project raised concerns among the team members.
Seu compromisso duvidoso com o projeto levantou preocupações entre os membros da equipe.
2. An agreement or obligation whose validity, sincerity, or feasibility is in question
The politician's doubtful commitment to environmental issues was criticized by activists.
O compromisso duvidoso do político com questões ambientais foi criticado por ativistas.
NYC Slang
iffy commitment / wishy-washy promise
Synonyms
questionable commitmentuncertain pledgedubious promisehalfhearted commitment
Antonyms
firm commitmentsolid pledgeunwavering commitmentsteadfast promise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso duvidoso
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
compromisso questionável
alternative formulation commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
compromisso duvidoso
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

with one foot out the door
half-hearted effort
lip service
paying lip service to something
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