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uncertain devotion

[/ʌnˈsɜːrtn dɪˈvoʊʃən/]
noun phrasepl: uncertain devotions
devoção incerta
1. A state of loyalty, commitment, or religious dedication that wavers, lacks confidence, or is unstable and questionable
His uncertain devotion to the cause made his colleagues doubt his commitment.
Sua devoção incerta à causa fez seus colegas duvidarem de seu compromisso.
2. Allegiance or faithfulness that is ambiguous, hesitant, or not fully resolved
The king questioned the minister's uncertain devotion after the controversial decision.
O rei questionou a devoção incerta do ministro após a decisão controversa.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy loyalty
Synonyms
wavering allegiancedoubtful commitmenthesitant loyaltyambiguous faithfulnessquestionable dedication
Antonyms
unwavering devotionsteadfast loyaltyabsolute commitmentcertain faithresolute dedication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
devoção incerta
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
devoção incerta
Standard usage, may also use 'lealdade duvidosa' for emphasis
São Paulo
devoção incerta
Common in formal and literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

half-hearted commitment
fence-sitting devotion
lip service
one foot in, one foot out
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