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half-hearted devotion

[/hæf ˈhɑːrtɪd dɪˈvoʊʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: half-hearted devotions / devotões sem entusiasmo
devoção sem entusiasmo / dedicação morna
1. Commitment or dedication to something or someone that lacks genuine passion, enthusiasm, or full commitment
His half-hearted devotion to the project was evident in the poor quality of his work.
Sua devoção sem entusiasmo pelo projeto era evidente na má qualidade de seu trabalho.
2. A superficial or lukewarm expression of loyalty, allegiance, or religious faith
She showed only half-hearted devotion to the cause, attending meetings out of obligation rather than conviction.
Ela demonstrou apenas uma dedicação morna pela causa, comparecendo às reuniões por obrigação e não por convicção.
NYC Slang
phoning it in / going through the motions
Synonyms
lukewarm commitmentsuperficial dedicationweak devotionhalf-baked loyaltytepid allegiance
Antonyms
wholehearted devotionpassionate commitmentfervent dedicationgenuine loyaltyzealous allegiance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
devoção sem entusiasmo / dedicação morna
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
comprometimento morno
Often used in colloquial contexts
São Paulo
dedicação insuficiente / lealdade tíbia
More formal business and professional contexts
Portugal
devoção tíbia / dedicação desinteressada
Portuguese Portuguese tends to use 'tíbia' or 'desinteressada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

not giving 100 percent
going through the motions
phoning it in
with one eye closed
half in, half out
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