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uneven dedication

[/ʌnˈiːvən ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: uneven dedications
dedicação desigual
1. Lack of consistent commitment or effort; inconsistent devotion to a task, cause, or person
The project suffered from uneven dedication among team members.
O projeto sofreu com a dedicação desigual entre os membros da equipe.
2. Varying levels of commitment or enthusiasm shown toward different objectives or people
His uneven dedication to his family and career created tension.
Sua dedicação desigual à família e à carreira criou tensão.
NYC Slang
half-hearted effort; part-time commitment
Synonyms
inconsistent commitmentvariable dedicationirregular effortpartial devotionspotty commitment
Antonyms
consistent dedicationunwavering commitmentsteady devotionequal dedicationuniform effort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dedicação desigual
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
dedicação irregular
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
dedicação irregular
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

blow hot and cold
give something your all
go the extra mile
put your heart and soul into something
spare no effort
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