faltering resolve

[ˈfɔːltərɪŋ rɪˈzɒlv]
noun phrase
determinação vacilante
1. a weakening or loss of firm determination or commitment to a goal or decision
His faltering resolve made it difficult for him to complete the project.
Sua determinação vacilante dificultou a conclusão do projeto.
2. hesitation or uncertainty in one's commitment to a course of action
The team showed faltering resolve in the final moments of the game.
O time mostrou determinação vacilante nos momentos finais do jogo.
3. a loss of courage or willpower to persevere through challenges
Despite her faltering resolve, she pushed forward with her studies.
Apesar de sua determinação vacilante, ela continuou com seus estudos.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe personal or collective moments of uncertainty, particularly in contexts involving sports, business negotiations, or personal decision-making. In Brazil, it often appears in motivational contexts emphasizing the need to strengthen one's determination.
NYC Slang
weak game; wishy-washy commitment
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wavering determinationweakening commitmentdiminishing willpowershaky resolveuncertain commitment
Antonyms / Antônimos
unwavering resolvesteadfast determinationfirm commitmentiron willresolute determination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
determinação vacilante
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
vontade fraca
More colloquial alternative
São Paulo
determinação enfraquecida
Common business/professional context
Portugal
resolução vacilante
Portuguese variation with slightly different word choice

Related Words

determinationresolvecommitmentwillpowerperseverancewaveringhesitation

Related Idioms & Phrases

losing one's nerve
feet of clay
second thoughts
having doubts
losing heart
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