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uncertain support

[/ʌnˈsɜːrtn səˈpɔːrt/]
noun phrase
apoio incerto
1. Help, backing, or assistance that is unreliable, doubtful, or not guaranteed to continue
The project faced uncertain support from the board of directors.
O projeto enfrentou apoio incerto da diretoria.
2. Aid or endorsement that lacks confidence or commitment
He received uncertain support for his campaign from some party members.
Ele recebeu apoio incerto para sua campanha de alguns membros do partido.
NYC Slang
sketchy backing / iffy support
Synonyms
doubtful supportunstable supportwavering supporttentative backinghesitant assistance
Antonyms
certain supportsolid backingfirm supportreliable assistanceunwavering support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio incerto
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
apoio duvidoso
Alternative colloquial form
São Paulo
apoio instável
Emphasizes the unstable nature
Portugal
apoio incerto
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on shaky ground
up in the air
touch and go
uncertain footing
floating in limbo
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