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hesitant commitment

[/ˈhɛzɪtənt kəˈmɪtmənt/]
noun phrasepl: hesitant commitments
compromisso hesitante
1. A pledge or promise made with doubt, reluctance, or uncertainty; a dedication to something that is not wholehearted or confident
His hesitant commitment to the project was evident in his reluctant tone during the meeting.
Seu compromisso hesitante com o projeto era evidente em seu tom relutante durante a reunião.
2. An act of committing oneself to something while showing signs of indecision or lack of full conviction
The team's hesitant commitment to the new strategy raised concerns among stakeholders.
O compromisso hesitante da equipe com a nova estratégia levantou preocupações entre os interessados.
NYC Slang
half-hearted commitment; wishy-washy promise
Synonyms
reluctant commitmenttentative commitmentuncertain commitmentlukewarm commitmentqualified commitment
Antonyms
firm commitmentunwavering commitmentwholehearted commitmentabsolute commitmentresolute commitment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso hesitante
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
compromisso com pé atrás
Colloquial expression meaning 'commitment with reservations'
São Paulo
comprometimento relutante
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
compromisso relutante
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

have one foot out the door
blow hot and cold
sit on the fence
have reservations
give a qualified yes
commit with conditions
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