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ambiguous course

[/æmˈbɪɡjuəs kɔːrs/]
noun phrasepl: ambiguous courses
curso ambíguo
1. A path, direction, or plan of action that is unclear, unclear in meaning, or open to multiple interpretations
The government took an ambiguous course on the issue, leaving stakeholders confused about its true stance.
O governo adotou um curso ambíguo na questão, deixando as partes interessadas confusas sobre sua verdadeira posição.
2. A route or trajectory that lacks clear definition or certainty
The company's ambiguous course toward expansion made investors nervous about future profits.
O curso ambíguo da empresa em relação à expansão deixou os investidores nervosos com relação aos lucros futuros.
Synonyms
unclear pathvague directionindefinite courseequivocal strategymurky trajectory
Antonyms
clear coursedefinite pathunambiguous directionexplicit plan

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
curso ambíguo
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
rumo ambíguo
Alternative using 'rumo' for direction/course
São Paulo
curso ambíguo
Standard business terminology usage
Portugal
curso ambíguo
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to chart an ambiguous course
left in limbo
sitting on the fence
playing both sides
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