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questionable support

[KWES-chuh-nuh-bul suh-PORT]
noun phrase
apoio questionável
1. assistance or backing that is doubtful, unreliable, or of uncertain validity
The project received only questionable support from the board, leaving its future uncertain.
O projeto recebeu apenas apoio questionável do conselho, deixando seu futuro incerto.
2. endorsement or help that raises doubts about its sincerity or effectiveness
His candidacy enjoyed questionable support from wealthy donors with hidden agendas.
Sua candidatura desfrutou de apoio questionável de doadores ricos com agendas ocultas.
NYC Slang
shady backing; sketchy support
Synonyms
dubious supportuncertain supportdoubtful supportunreliable supportsuspect support
Antonyms
solid supportunwavering supportreliable supportsteadfast supportunquestionable support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio questionável
most common usage
São Paulo
apoio duvidoso
alternative phrasing
Portugal
apoio discutível
preferred European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

to be on thin ice
to have one foot out the door
to be up in the air
to hang by a thread
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