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ambiguous orders

[/æmˈbɪɡjuəs ˈɔːrdərz/]
nounpl: ambiguous orders
ordens ambíguas
1. Instructions or commands that are unclear, open to multiple interpretations, or lack sufficient specificity regarding what is to be done
The manager gave ambiguous orders about the project deadline, leaving the team confused about expectations.
O gerente deu ordens ambíguas sobre o prazo do projeto, deixando a equipe confusa sobre as expectativas.
2. In military or legal context, directives that do not clearly specify the required action or expected outcome
The general's ambiguous orders led to confusion in battle strategy.
As ordens ambíguas do general levaram a confusão na estratégia de batalha.
Synonyms
unclear ordersvague instructionsequivocal commandsobscure directivesconfusing orders
Antonyms
clear ordersexplicit instructionsprecise commandsunambiguous directives

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ordens ambíguas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ordens confusas
Alternative informal expression commonly used in business context
Portugal
ordens ambíguas
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines
left in the dark
mixed signals
lost in translation
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