weak opposition

[/wiːk əˈpɒzɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: weak oppositions
oposição fraca
1. A lack of strong or effective resistance or disagreement against something
The proposal faced only weak opposition from the committee members.
A proposta enfrentou apenas uma oposição fraca dos membros do comitê.
2. Political or social resistance that lacks power, organization, or influence
The government's new policy met with weak opposition from the minority party.
A nova política do governo enfrentou uma oposição fraca do partido minoritário.
3. Disagreement or objection that is not forceful or persuasive
Despite weak opposition, the project was ultimately rejected.
Apesar da oposição fraca, o projeto foi finalmente rejeitado.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'weak opposition' is frequently used in political commentary and business discussions to describe minimal resistance to policies or proposals. In Brazil, it often relates to congressional debates and party dynamics, while in the USA it's commonly used in political news coverage and policy discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
feeble oppositionmild oppositiontoken resistancehalf-hearted oppositiontoken opposition
Antonyms / Antônimos
strong oppositionfierce oppositionvigorous oppositiondetermined oppositionstaunch opposition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
oposição fraca
Standard usage in political and general contexts
São Paulo
oposição fraca
Common in business and political discourse
Rio de Janeiro
oposição fraca
Used in formal and informal contexts equally
Portugal
oposição fraca
Identical usage in European Portuguese, formal register

Related Words

oppositionresistancedissentdisagreementobjectionreluctance

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet with weak opposition
face weak opposition
encounter only weak opposition
without much opposition
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