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halfhearted recommendation

[/ˌhæf ˈhɑr.təd ˌrek.ə.ˈmen.deɪ.ʃən/]
noun phrasepl: halfhearted recommendations
recomendação sem convicção
1. A recommendation made without enthusiasm, conviction, or genuine support; a tepid or lukewarm endorsement
His halfhearted recommendation of the restaurant suggested he didn't really enjoy the food.
Sua recomendação sem convicção do restaurante sugeriu que ele não gostou realmente da comida.
2. An endorsement given reluctantly or with reservations, lacking full approval or commitment
The critic gave only a halfhearted recommendation of the film.
O crítico deu apenas uma recomendação morna do filme.
NYC Slang
weak endorsement; 'meh' recommendation
Synonyms
lukewarm endorsementtepid recommendationreluctant endorsementunenthusiastic recommendationqualified recommendation
Antonyms
enthusiastic recommendationwholehearted endorsementstrong recommendationheartfelt endorsementfull-throated recommendation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recomendação sem convicção
Most common and widely understood
Rio de Janeiro
recomendação morna
Informal, colloquial usage
São Paulo
recomendação tépida
More formal register
Portugal
recomendação sem entusiasmo
Common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

with half a heart
go through the motions
lukewarm approval
backhanded compliment
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