unpopular decision

[/ˌʌnˈpɒpjələr dɪˈsɪʒən/]
noun phrasepl: unpopular decisions
decisão impopular
1. A choice or judgment made by a person or organization that is not liked or approved of by most people
The president's decision to raise taxes was an unpopular decision among voters.
A decisão do presidente de aumentar os impostos foi uma decisão impopular entre os eleitores.
2. A course of action that goes against public opinion or majority preference
Closing the local hospital was an unpopular decision that sparked protests.
Fechar o hospital local foi uma decisão impopular que provocou protestos.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, leaders often must defend unpopular decisions by explaining the rationale behind them. In Brazil, unpopular decisions by government officials frequently generate significant social media backlash and street protests. This phrase is commonly used in political discourse, corporate announcements, and discussions about leadership.
NYC Slang
a bummer of a call / a tough sell
Synonyms / Sinônimos
controversial decisionunpopular choicedisliked decisiondivisive decisionunwelcome decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
popular decisionwell-received decisioncrowd-pleasing decisionconsensus decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
decisão impopular
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
decisão impopular / decisão chata
Informal: 'chata' (annoying/unpopular) is commonly used colloquially
São Paulo
decisão impopular
Standard formal usage
Portugal
decisão impopular
Standard usage; Portuguese uses same terminology

Related Words

public opinionapproval ratingbacklashcontroversydissentopposition

Related Idioms & Phrases

go against the grain
rub people the wrong way
not sit well with someone
a hard pill to swallow
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