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erratic support

[ɪˈrætɪk səˈpɔːrt]
nounpl: erratic supports
apoio errático
1. Inconsistent, unpredictable, or unreliable assistance or backing that is characterized by irregular patterns and lack of dependability
The project suffered from erratic support from the management team, making it difficult to plan effectively.
O projeto sofreu com apoio errático da equipe de gestão, dificultando o planejamento eficaz.
2. In engineering or construction, a foundation or structural support that is unstable or inconsistent in its performance
The building's foundation was damaged due to erratic support from the underlying soil.
A fundação do edifício foi danificada devido ao apoio errático do solo subjacente.
Synonyms
inconsistent supportunreliable supportunstable supportunpredictable assistancesporadic backing
Antonyms
consistent supportreliable supportstable supportsteady backingdependable assistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio errático
Standard term used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
apoio inconstante
Alternative common usage emphasizing unpredictability
Rio de Janeiro
apoio irregular
Commonly used in business and technical contexts
Portugal
apoio irregular
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

fair-weather support
on-again, off-again backing
hit-or-miss assistance
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