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questionable dedication

[KWES-chuh-nuh-bul ded-i-KAY-shun]
noun phrasefemininepl: questionable dedications / dedicações questionáveis
dedicação questionável
1. A commitment or devotion to something or someone that is doubtful, uncertain, or open to doubt in terms of its sincerity or effectiveness
His questionable dedication to the project raised concerns among team members.
Sua dedicação questionável ao projeto gerou preocupações entre os membros da equipe.
2. An act of devotion or commitment that lacks credibility or appears insincere
The politician's questionable dedication to public service was evident from his actions.
A dedicação questionável do político ao serviço público era evidente em suas ações.
NYC Slang
sketchy commitment / sus dedication
Synonyms
dubious commitmentdoubtful devotionsuspect dedicationuncertain commitmenthalf-hearted dedication
Antonyms
genuine dedicationunwavering commitmentsincere devotionsteadfast dedicationproven commitment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dedicação questionável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
dedicação duvidosa
Alternative: 'duvidosa' is common in SP usage
Rio de Janeiro
dedicação suspeita
Regional preference for 'suspeita' (suspect)
Portugal
dedicação discutível
Portuguese preference: 'discutível' (debatable) is more common

Related Idioms & Phrases

actions speak louder than words (when questioning dedication)
put your money where your mouth is
practice what you preach
half measures avail us nothing
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