indifferent proposal

[ˌɪndɪˈferənt prəˈpoʊzəl]
noun phrasepl: indifferent proposals
proposta indiferente / proposta desinteressante
1. A suggestion, offer, or plan that lacks enthusiasm, appeal, or emotional engagement; something presented without conviction or that fails to excite interest
The manager's indifferent proposal for the new marketing campaign was rejected by the board as uninspired.
A proposta indiferente do gerente para a nova campanha de marketing foi rejeitada pelo conselho como pouco inspiradora.
2. A neutral or mediocre suggestion that shows a lack of care or commitment regarding the outcome
His indifferent proposal suggested he didn't truly care about solving the problem.
Sua proposta indiferente sugeriu que ele não se importava realmente em resolver o problema.
This phrase is commonly used in business and academic contexts in both American and Brazilian English to describe proposals that lack conviction or fail to generate enthusiasm. In Brazil, it often implies a lack of commitment or effort, which can be seen as unprofessional. In American corporate culture, an 'indifferent proposal' signals a missed opportunity or insufficient preparation and may result in immediate rejection or revision requests.
NYC Slang
a half-baked pitch / a nothing proposal
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lukewarm proposalhalfhearted proposalmediocre proposalunenthusiastic suggestionapathetic offer
Antonyms / Antônimos
enthusiastic proposalcompelling proposalpassionate offerengaging suggestioninspired plan

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proposta indiferente / proposta desinteressante
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
proposta morna / proposta fraca
Colloquial emphasis on lack of vigor
São Paulo
proposta medíocre / proposta sem graça
Business-oriented regions prefer practical descriptors
Portugal
proposta indiferente / proposta apagada
Portuguese usage with emphasis on invisibility or lack of impact

Related Words

indifferenceapathydisinterestmediocritytepid responsehalf-measure

Related Idioms & Phrases

take it or leave it proposal
neither here nor there suggestion
couldn't care less offer
on the fence proposal
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