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ambiguous language

[/æmˈbɪɡjuəs ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/]
noun
linguagem ambígua
1. Language or phrasing that can be understood in more than one way; speech or writing that is unclear or open to multiple interpretations
The contract contained ambiguous language that led to disputes between the parties.
O contrato continha linguagem ambígua que causou disputas entre as partes.
2. Utterances or expressions where the meaning is uncertain or doubtful due to unclear wording
The politician's ambiguous language avoided taking a clear stance on the issue.
A linguagem ambígua do político evitou tomar uma posição clara sobre a questão.
Synonyms
vague languageunclear languageequivocal languageobscure language
Antonyms
clear languageunambiguous languageexplicit languageprecise language

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linguagem ambígua
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
linguagem ambígua
Commonly used in legal and business terminology
Portugal
linguagem ambígua
Standard usage, also used as 'discurso ambíguo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

to speak in tongues
to beat around the bush
to talk out of both sides of one's mouth
to hedge one's bets with words
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