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lopsided devotion

[ˈlɒp.saɪ.dɪd dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: lopsided devotions / devoções desequilibradas
devoção desequilibrada
1. An unbalanced or unequal commitment or loyalty directed toward one person, cause, or thing, often at the expense of other important aspects or relationships
Her lopsided devotion to her career left little room for her family relationships.
Sua devoção desequilibrada à carreira deixou pouco espaço para seus relacionamentos familiares.
2. Disproportionate dedication or allegiance that favors one side over another
The team's lopsided devotion to offense resulted in weak defensive strategies.
A devoção desequilibrada do time ao ataque resultou em estratégias defensivas fracas.
NYC Slang
one-way street loyalty / all-in on one thing
Synonyms
unbalanced commitmentdisproportionate allegianceskewed loyaltyone-sided devotionimbalanced dedication
Antonyms
balanced devotionproportionate commitmentequitable allegiancesymmetrical loyaltyfair-minded dedication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
devoção desequilibrada
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
devoção parcial / lealdade desigual
Alternative phrasing common in business contexts
Portugal
devoção desequilibrada / dedicação enviesada
Formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

putting all eggs in one basket
devotion that favors one side
an uneven playing field of loyalty
tilted allegiance
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