lenient tolerance

[ˈliniənt ˈtɑːlərəns]
noun phrasepl: lenient tolerances
tolerância indulgente
1. A permissive or forgiving attitude that allows for flexibility and understanding when dealing with mistakes, differences, or rule-breaking; a disposition to be gentle and not strict in judgment or enforcement
The teacher's lenient tolerance toward late assignments helped struggling students catch up.
A tolerância indulgente da professora em relação aos trabalhos atrasados ajudou os alunos em dificuldade a se recuperarem.
2. A measured acceptance of behavior or conditions that fall short of strict standards, without severe penalties or consequences
The manager showed lenient tolerance for minor dress code violations during the summer months.
O gerente demonstrou tolerância indulgente para com pequenas violações do código de vestuário durante os meses de verão.
In Brazilian culture, 'tolerância indulgente' reflects the societal tendency toward flexibility and personal relationships in decision-making, particularly in hierarchical contexts. This contrasts with stricter, more rule-based approaches common in Northern European cultures. The concept is often applied in workplace, educational, and family contexts where personal connections may influence the level of strictness applied.
NYC Slang
going easy on someone; cutting slack
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permissivenessforbearanceclemencyleniencyindulgenceflexibility
Antonyms / Antônimos
strictnessrigidityintoleranceseverityharshness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tolerância indulgente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tolerância indulgente / malandragem institucional
May reference more casual acceptance in informal contexts
São Paulo
tolerância indulgente
Formal business and institutional usage
Portugal
tolerância indulgente / benevolência
Less commonly used; Portuguese prefer 'benevolência' or 'flexibilidade'

Related Words

compassionmercyforgivenessunderstandingacceptanceflexibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn a blind eye
let someone off the hook
give someone a break
bend the rules
show mercy
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