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inconsistent opposition

[/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: inconsistent oppositions
oposição inconsistente
1. Opposition or resistance that lacks consistency, logic, or coherence; disagreement that contradicts itself or previous positions
The politician faced criticism for inconsistent opposition to the trade deal, supporting it in some regions while opposing it in others.
O político enfrentou críticas pela oposição inconsistente ao acordo comercial, apoiando-o em algumas regiões enquanto o opunha em outras.
2. A stance of disagreement that contains contradictory principles or arguments
The committee's inconsistent opposition to the new policy undermined its credibility.
A oposição inconsistente do comitê à nova política prejudicou sua credibilidade.
Synonyms
contradictory oppositionself-contradictory resistanceconflicting disagreementhypocritical opposition
Antonyms
consistent oppositioncoherent disagreementunified resistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
oposição inconsistente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
oposição contraditória
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
oposição inconsistente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

blowing hot and cold
talking out of both sides of one's mouth
having it both ways
fence-sitting
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