ambiguous outcome
[æmˈbɪɡjuəs ˈaʊtkʌm]
noun phrasepl: ambiguous outcomes
resultado ambíguo
1. a result or conclusion that can be interpreted in more than one way; an unclear or indefinite end result that does not provide a definitive answer
The election had an ambiguous outcome, leaving both candidates claiming victory.
A eleição teve um resultado ambíguo, deixando ambos os candidatos reivindicando vitória.
2. a conclusion that is open to multiple interpretations and lacks clarity or certainty
The study produced an ambiguous outcome, making it difficult to draw firm conclusions.
O estudo produziu um resultado ambíguo, dificultando tirar conclusões firmes.
In Brazilian and American contexts, ambiguous outcomes are often a source of frustration in legal, political, and sports contexts. Americans tend to prefer clear winners and losers, while Brazilians may use this phrase frequently when discussing political elections, court decisions, or business negotiations where results are unclear. In Portuguese-speaking countries, the concept appears regularly in academic discourse and formal writing.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy outcome; up in the air
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