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remiss support

[/rɪˈmɪs səˈpɔːrt/]
noun phrasepl: remiss supports
apoio negligente
1. Support or assistance that is negligent, careless, or lacking in diligence; failure to provide adequate or proper support
The remiss support from the government left many families in difficult circumstances.
O apoio negligente do governo deixou muitas famílias em circunstâncias difíceis.
2. Assistance given in a slack or irresponsible manner; support that falls short of expected standards
The company's remiss support for its employees during the crisis was widely criticized.
O apoio negligente da empresa aos seus funcionários durante a crise foi amplamente criticado.
Synonyms
negligent supportinadequate supportslack supportpoor supportinsufficient support
Antonyms
diligent supportattentive supportadequate supportproper supportresponsible support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio negligente
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
apoio negligente
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave someone in the lurch
fall short of expectations
drop the ball
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