unbalanced commitment
[/ˌʌnˈbælənst kəˈmɪtmənt/]
nounpl: unbalanced commitments
compromisso desequilibrado
1. A pledge or obligation where one party invests significantly more effort, resources, time, or emotional energy than the other party
Their relationship suffered from an unbalanced commitment where she was always the one making sacrifices.
O relacionamento deles sofria com um compromisso desequilibrado onde ela era sempre quem fazia sacrifícios.
2. In business or professional contexts, an agreement where the distribution of responsibilities or benefits is unequal or unfair
The partnership was an unbalanced commitment that favored the larger corporation over the startup.
A parceria era um compromisso desequilibrado que favorecia a corporação maior em relação à startup.
3. A situation where commitment levels are not reciprocal or mutual between parties involved
He realized the marriage had become an unbalanced commitment after years of one-sided efforts.
Ele percebeu que o casamento se tornou um compromisso desequilibrado após anos de esforços unilaterais.
In Brazilian culture, discussions about unbalanced commitments are common in relationship counseling and business negotiations. The concept reflects broader concerns about fairness and equity in both personal and professional contexts. Americans tend to use this term more frequently in business and contractual discussions, while Brazilians apply it broadly across personal relationships and partnerships. In Portugal, the term is more likely to appear in formal, academic, or legal documentation.
NYC Slang
one-sided deal / imbalanced hustle
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