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
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