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weak support

[/wiːk səˈpɔːrt/]
noun phrasepl: weak supports
apoio fraco
1. Insufficient or inadequate help, backing, or assistance; support that lacks strength or conviction
The project received only weak support from management, making it difficult to proceed.
O projeto recebeu apenas apoio fraco da gestão, dificultando o prosseguimento.
2. In structural or engineering contexts, a support structure that is insufficient to bear the required load
The bridge's weak support caused engineers to recommend immediate repairs.
O apoio fraco da ponte levou os engenheiros a recomendarem reparações imediatas.
3. Political or social backing that lacks enthusiasm or commitment
The candidate's campaign suffered from weak support among key demographics.
A campanha do candidato sofreu com apoio fraco entre grupos demográficos-chave.
Synonyms
insufficient supportinadequate backingfeeble assistancelimited endorsementhalf-hearted support
Antonyms
strong supportrobust backingsolid supportunwavering supportfull endorsement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio fraco
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
apoio fraco; apoio insuficiente
Both terms are commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
apoio fraco; suporte fraco
Both translations are acceptable
Portugal
apoio fraco; suporte fraco
Formal contexts may prefer 'suporte'; 'apoio' is more general

Related Idioms & Phrases

fair-weather friend
half-hearted support
lukewarm backing
not enough to go on
weak link in the chain
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