suspect devotion
[/səˈspɛkt dɪˈvoʊʃən/]
noun phrase
devoção suspeita
1. A display of loyalty, commitment, or religious fervor that appears questionable, insincere, or lacking in genuine conviction
His suspect devotion to the cause was evident when he abandoned it as soon as public support waned.
Sua devoção suspeita à causa ficou evidente quando ele a abandonou assim que o apoio público diminuiu.
2. An outward show of dedication that is doubted or disbelieved by others due to inconsistent behavior or motivations
The politician's suspect devotion to environmental issues was undermined by his voting record.
A devoção suspeita do político às questões ambientais foi prejudicada por seu histórico de votação.
This phrase is commonly used in English-language criticism and analysis to describe insincere religious or political commitment. In Brazilian Portuguese, it carries similar connotations of skepticism toward outward displays of loyalty that lack substantive evidence of true belief or commitment.
NYC Slang
phony devotion / fake loyalty
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