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ambiguous commitment

[əmˈbɪɡjuəs kəˈmɪtmənt]
nounpl: ambiguous commitments
compromisso ambíguo
1. A pledge, promise, or obligation that is unclear, vague, or open to multiple interpretations regarding its scope, duration, or requirements
The contract contained an ambiguous commitment about the delivery timeline.
O contrato continha um compromisso ambíguo sobre o prazo de entrega.
2. An agreement or undertaking whose true intentions or boundaries are not clearly defined or stated
Her ambiguous commitment to the project left everyone uncertain about her involvement.
Seu compromisso ambíguo com o projeto deixou todos incertos sobre seu envolvimento.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy promise
Synonyms
vague commitmentunclear obligationindefinite pledgeequivocal undertakingambivalent commitment
Antonyms
clear commitmentexplicit obligationdefinite pledgeunambiguous agreementprecise undertaking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compromisso ambíguo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
compromisso vago
Alternative common usage in business contexts
Portugal
compromisso ambíguo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

sit on the fence
have one foot in the door
play both sides
non-committal stance
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