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faltering commitment

[ˈfɔːltərɪŋ kəˈmɪtmənt]
noun phrasepl: faltering commitments / compromissos vacilantes
compromisso vacilante
1. A pledge, promise, or dedication that is weakening, becoming less certain, or showing signs of failure
The company's faltering commitment to sustainability raised concerns among investors.
O compromisso vacilante da empresa com a sustentabilidade preocupou os investidores.
2. A dedication or obligation that is losing strength or determination
His faltering commitment to the project became evident when he stopped attending meetings.
Seu compromisso vacilante com o projeto ficou evidente quando parou de comparecer às reuniões.
NYC Slang
half-hearted commitment
Synonyms
wavering commitmentweakening commitmentuncertain commitmentshaky dedicationcompromisso inconstantecompromisso fraco
Antonyms
unwavering commitmentsteadfast commitmentstrong commitmentsolid dedicationcompromisso inabalávelcompromisso firme

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso vacilante
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
compromisso fraco
Often used colloquially
São Paulo
compromisso inconstante
Slightly more formal alternative
Portugal
compromisso hesitante
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

fall short of commitment
lose faith in a commitment
compromise one's commitment
estar com um pé atrás
falta de convicção
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