1. Unreliable or inconsistent support, typically from supporters or backers who withdraw their commitment unpredictably
The startup struggled with fickle backing from investors who abandoned the project when profits didn't materialize quickly.
A startup lutou com o apoio inconstante de investidores que abandonaram o projeto quando os lucros não se materializaram rapidamente.
2. Support that changes frequently based on circumstances or convenience rather than principle
Political candidates often face fickle backing from donors during election cycles.
Candidatos políticos frequentemente enfrentam apoio inconstante de doadores durante ciclos eleitorais.