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indifferent help

[ɪnˈdɪf(ə)rənt hɛlp]
noun phrasepl: indifferent help (uncountable)
ajuda indiferente
1. assistance or support provided without genuine care, enthusiasm, or concern for the outcome
The customer service representative offered indifferent help, barely addressing our concerns.
O representante de atendimento ao cliente ofereceu ajuda indiferente, mal abordando nossas preocupações.
2. aid that is lukewarm or half-hearted in nature
His indifferent help during the crisis showed he didn't really care about the situation.
Sua ajuda indiferente durante a crise mostrou que ele realmente não se importava com a situação.
NYC Slang
half-ass help, meh assistance
Synonyms
lukewarm assistancehalf-hearted supportmediocre helpapathetic assistanceperfunctory aid
Antonyms
genuine helpdevoted assistanceenthusiastic supportwholehearted aidcaring help

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda indiferente
most common usage
São Paulo
ajuda de má vontade
emphasis on lack of willingness
Portugal
ajuda desinteressada ou negligente
may emphasize negligence more than indifference

Related Idioms & Phrases

going through the motions
phoning it in
couldn't care less
not lifting a finger
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