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restrained commitment

[/rɪˈstreɪnd kəˈmɪtmənt/]
nounpl: restrained commitments
compromisso moderado
1. A commitment or pledge that is limited in scope, intensity, or duration; a measured or cautious dedication to a course of action
The company made a restrained commitment to environmental sustainability, focusing only on reducing carbon emissions by 5% over the next decade.
A empresa fez um compromisso moderado com a sustentabilidade ambiental, focando apenas em reduzir as emissões de carbono em 5% na próxima década.
2. An emotional or relational engagement characterized by holding back or not fully committing oneself
Their restrained commitment to the relationship showed a lack of trust and emotional openness.
Seu compromisso moderado com o relacionamento demonstrava falta de confiança e abertura emocional.
Synonyms
limited commitmentmeasured commitmentcautious commitmentqualified commitmentconditional commitment
Antonyms
full commitmentwholehearted commitmentunconditional commitmentpassionate commitmenttotal commitment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso moderado
Most commonly used in business and interpersonal contexts
São Paulo
compromisso contido
Alternative form used in formal/corporate settings
Portugal
compromisso contido
Preferred in European Portuguese contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to go halfway
to hedge one's bets
to play it safe
to hold back
to keep one's distance
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