sincere commitment

[sɪnˈsɪr kəˈmɪtmənt]
noun phrasepl: sincere commitments / compromissos sinceros
compromisso sincero
1. A genuine, honest, and wholehearted dedication or promise to a cause, person, or goal without pretense or deception
She made a sincere commitment to finishing her education despite the obstacles.
Ela fez um compromisso sincero de terminar sua educação apesar dos obstáculos.
2. A firm and authentic resolve to fulfill an obligation or responsibility with integrity and dedication
The organization demonstrated its sincere commitment to environmental sustainability through concrete actions.
A organização demonstrou seu compromisso sincero com a sustentabilidade ambiental através de ações concretas.
In Brazilian culture, 'sincero compromisso' is highly valued in personal relationships and business negotiations. Americans and Brazilians both emphasize the importance of following through on sincere commitments as a marker of trustworthiness and character. The phrase is frequently used in corporate mission statements and personal pledges in both cultures.
NYC Slang
for real commitment / straight-up promise
Synonyms / Sinônimos
genuine commitmentheartfelt dedicationauthentic pledgetrue devotionhonest promise
Antonyms / Antônimos
false commitmentinsincere promisehalf-hearted efforthollow pledgesuperficial dedication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso sincero
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
compromisso de verdade
Colloquial variant emphasizing truthfulness
São Paulo
compromisso genuíno
More formal business context usage
Portugal
compromisso sincero / empenho genuíno
Both terms are standard; 'empenho' slightly more formal

Related Words

commitmentdedicationsincerityfaithfulnessloyalty

Related Idioms & Phrases

put one's money where one's mouth is
walk the walk
mean what you say
comprometer-se de corpo e alma (Brazilian Portuguese)
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