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wavering commitment

[ˈweɪvərɪŋ kəˈmɪtmənt]
noun phrasepl: wavering commitments
compromisso vacilante
1. A pledge, promise, or obligation that lacks firmness or shows signs of doubt and instability
His wavering commitment to the project made the team uncertain about its future.
Seu compromisso vacilante com o projeto deixou a equipe incerta sobre o seu futuro.
2. An allegiance or dedication that is unsteady and subject to change
The politician's wavering commitment to environmental issues disappointed his supporters.
O compromisso vacilante do político com questões ambientais decepcionou seus apoiadores.
NYC Slang
half-hearted commitment, shaky promise
Synonyms
hesitant commitmentuncertain dedicationunstable pledgefaltering obligationambivalent commitment
Antonyms
steadfast commitmentunwavering dedicationfirm pledgeresolute commitmentsolid obligation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso vacilante
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
comprometimento inconstante
Alternative formal variant
Portugal
compromisso oscilante
Preferred in European Portuguese; 'oscilante' more common than 'vacilante'

Related Idioms & Phrases

blow hot and cold
sit on the fence
have a foot in both camps
speak with a forked tongue
keep one's options open
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