undermining confidence
[/ˌʌndərˈmaɪnɪŋ ˈkɒnfɪdəns/]
verb phrase / gerund
minando a confiança
1. the act of gradually weakening or destroying someone's trust, belief, or self-assurance through subtle or indirect means
The constant criticism was undermining confidence in the team's ability to succeed.
A crítica constante estava minando a confiança da equipe em sua capacidade de sucesso.
2. eroding the foundation of trust or certainty through repeated doubt or negative actions
Spreading false rumors about the CEO was undermining confidence in the company's leadership.
Espalhar rumores falsos sobre o CEO estava minando a confiança na liderança da empresa.
3. weakening someone's self-esteem or belief in their own capabilities
His passive-aggressive behavior was undermining confidence in younger employees.
Seu comportamento passivo-agressivo estava minando a confiança dos funcionários mais jovens.
In Brazilian business culture, undermining confidence is seen as a serious breach of professional ethics. The expression is frequently used in corporate environments and political discourse. In American contexts, it's associated with both personal relationships and institutional trust. The concept is particularly relevant in discussions of leadership, team dynamics, and organizational culture.
NYC Slang
killing someone's confidence / throwing shade on someone's rep
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