unwanted support
[/ʌnˈwɒntɪd səˈpɔːrt/]
noun phrasepl: unwanted supports
apoio indesejado
1. assistance or backing that is not desired, requested, or appreciated by the recipient
The unwanted support from her parents made her feel more frustrated than helped.
O apoio indesejado dos seus pais a deixou mais frustrada do que ajudada.
2. interference or involvement in a situation by someone whose participation is unwelcome
His unwanted support in the project derailed our original plans.
O seu apoio indesejado no projeto descarrilhou nossos planos originais.
3. backing or endorsement that creates problems rather than solving them
The candidate received unwanted support from controversial figures that damaged his campaign.
O candidato recebeu apoio indesejado de figuras controversas que prejudicaram sua campanha.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, unwanted support often relates to family dynamics, political endorsements, and workplace relationships. In Brazil, there's particular sensitivity around family interference in personal decisions, while in the US context it frequently appears in discussions about political campaigns and social media activism.
NYC Slang
unwanted props/backing that's a buzzkill
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