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ambiguous fashion

[əmˈbɪɡjuəs ˈfæʃən]
noun phrasepl: ambiguous fashions
forma ambígua
1. A manner or way of expressing or presenting something that is unclear, uncertain, or open to multiple interpretations
The politician answered the question in an ambiguous fashion, leaving voters confused about his actual stance.
O político respondeu a pergunta de forma ambígua, deixando os eleitores confusos sobre sua posição real.
2. A style or method of communication that deliberately or unintentionally lacks clarity or precision
She expressed her feelings in an ambiguous fashion that could be interpreted in several ways.
Ela expressou seus sentimentos de forma ambígua que poderia ser interpretada de várias maneiras.
Synonyms
unclear mannervague wayindefinite styleequivocal methodcryptic fashion
Antonyms
clear fashionunambiguous mannerexplicit waylucid styledirect method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma ambígua
Most common usage
São Paulo
de jeito ambíguo
Colloquial variant
Portugal
maneira ambígua
More formal European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in riddles
talk in circles
leave something up in the air
hedge one's bets
beat around the bush
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