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indifferent aid

[ɪnˈdɪf(ə)rənt eɪd]
noun phrasepl: indifferent aids
ajuda indiferente; assistência desinteressada
1. Aid or assistance provided without genuine concern, commitment, or emotional investment; help given in a lukewarm or apathetic manner
The government's indifferent aid to disaster victims was criticized by relief organizations.
A ajuda indiferente do governo às vítimas do desastre foi criticada pelas organizações de alívio.
2. Support that is neither helpful nor harmful; neutral or mediocre assistance
His indifferent aid in the project showed he wasn't truly invested in its success.
Sua assistência indiferente no projeto mostrou que ele não estava realmente interessado no sucesso.
Synonyms
apathetic assistancelukewarm supporthalfhearted helppassive assistancemediocre aid
Antonyms
earnest aidwholehearted supportdevoted assistancepassionate helpgenuine support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda indiferente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
auxílio indiferente
Alternative term more common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

aid with one hand tied behind one's back
half-measure aid
going through the motions
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