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doubtful support

[/ˈdaʊtfəl səˈpɔːrt/]
noun phrasepl: doubtful supports
apoio duvidoso
1. assistance or backing that is uncertain, unreliable, or questionable in nature
The project received only doubtful support from the board members.
O projeto recebeu apenas apoio duvidoso dos membros do conselho.
2. help or endorsement given with hesitation or lack of confidence
Her doubtful support for the initiative suggested she had reservations.
Seu apoio duvidoso à iniciativa sugeriu que ela tinha ressalvas.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy support
Synonyms
uncertain supportquestionable supportequivocal supporthalfhearted supportlukewarm supporttentative support
Antonyms
unwavering supportsteadfast supportstrong supportunequivocal supportwholehearted support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio duvidoso
most common usage
São Paulo
apoio questionável
alternative formal usage
Portugal
apoio duvidoso
standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

half-hearted backing
on the fence about support
soft endorsement
vote of no confidence
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