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weak commitment

[/wiːk kəˈmɪtmənt/]
nounpl: weak commitments
compromisso fraco
1. A pledge, promise, or obligation that lacks strength, conviction, or dedication; an undertaking that is unlikely to be fully honored or pursued with vigor
His weak commitment to the project became evident when he missed several important meetings.
Seu compromisso fraco com o projeto ficou evidente quando ele faltou a várias reuniões importantes.
2. In business or relationships, an agreement or dedication that shows hesitation, reluctance, or insufficient dedication
The team's weak commitment to the new strategy led to its failure.
O compromisso fraco da equipe com a nova estratégia levou ao seu fracasso.
NYC Slang
half-baked commitment or wishy-washy commitment
Synonyms
half-hearted commitmentlukewarm commitmentlack of commitmentfeeble commitmentsuperficial commitment
Antonyms
strong commitmentfirm commitmentunwavering commitmentdedicated commitmentsolid commitment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso fraco
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
compromisso meia-boca
Colloquial, informal usage in Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
compromisso insuficiente
More formal, business-oriented usage
Portugal
compromisso fraco or empenho débil
Both terms are acceptable in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

half-hearted attempt
not fully committed
on the fence
sitting on the fence
lip service
fair-weather friend
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