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uncertain commitment

[/ənˈsɜːrtən kəˈmɪtmənt/]
noun phrasepl: uncertain commitments
compromisso incerto
1. A pledge, promise, or obligation that lacks clarity, confidence, or definite terms; an undertaking whose fulfillment or terms are doubtful or ambiguous
The company made an uncertain commitment to expand operations, but no timeline was specified.
A empresa fez um compromisso incerto de expandir operações, mas nenhum prazo foi especificado.
2. A hesitant or conditional promise that may not be fully honored or realized
His uncertain commitment to the project raised concerns among team members.
Seu compromisso incerto com o projeto gerou preocupações entre os membros da equipe.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy promise
Synonyms
vague commitmentambiguous commitmentconditional commitmenttentative promisehalfhearted pledge
Antonyms
firm commitmentdefinite commitmentunwavering commitmentsolid promisebinding agreement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso incerto
Standard usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
compromisso duvidoso
Alternative regional preference
Portugal
compromisso incerto
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have one foot in, one foot out
to hedge one's bets
to leave the door open
to sit on the fence
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