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lackluster support

[/ˈlæk.lʌs.tər səˈpɔːrt/]
noun phrase
apoio fraco
1. Support that is inadequate, unenthusiastic, or lacking in energy and effectiveness
The project received only lackluster support from management, which hindered its progress.
O projeto recebeu apenas apoio fraco da administração, o que dificultou seu progresso.
2. Assistance or endorsement that is dull, uninspired, or half-hearted
Despite the campaign's importance, it generated lackluster support among voters.
Apesar da importância da campanha, ela gerou apoio fraco entre os eleitores.
NYC Slang
weak sauce support
Synonyms
weak supporthalf-hearted supporttepid supportlukewarm supportpoor supportinadequate support
Antonyms
strong supportenthusiastic supportrobust supportvigorous supportardent support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio fraco
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
apoio insuficiente
Alternative term commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
apoio morno
Colloquial variant using 'morno' (lukewarm)
Portugal
apoio insuficiente
Preferred in European Portuguese; 'apoio tépido' also acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

give something the cold shoulder
half-hearted effort
lack of enthusiasm
fall short of expectations
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