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hesitant assistance
[HEZ-uh-tuhnt uh-SIS-tuhns]
noun phrase
feminine
pl: hesitant assistances
assistência hesitante
1.
Help or support given with uncertainty, reluctance, or lack of confidence
The hesitant assistance from the government was insufficient to address the crisis.
A assistência hesitante do governo foi insuficiente para enfrentar a crise.
2.
Aid provided by someone who is unsure or unwilling to help fully
She offered hesitant assistance with the project, clearly uncomfortable with the commitment.
Ela ofereceu assistência hesitante com o projeto, claramente desconfortável com o compromisso.
NYC Slang
half-ass help
Synonyms
reluctant help
uncertain support
wavering assistance
half-hearted aid
lukewarm support
Antonyms
eager assistance
wholehearted support
enthusiastic help
confident aid
devoted assistance
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
assistência hesitante
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda de má vontade
More colloquial, emphasizing reluctance
São Paulo
auxílio inseguro
Emphasizes the uncertainty aspect
Portugal
assistência relutante
Formal variant preferred in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
lend a hand with reservations
help with one foot out the door
reluctant support
wishy-washy assistance
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