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ambiguous problem

[æmˈbɪɡjuəs ˈprɑːbləm]
nounpl: ambiguous problems
problema ambíguo
1. A problem or issue that has multiple interpretations, unclear requirements, or unclear solutions; a problem whose statement or nature is not clearly defined
The project requirements were an ambiguous problem that led to confusion among team members.
Os requisitos do projeto eram um problema ambíguo que causou confusão entre os membros da equipe.
2. In academic or professional contexts, a question or task that lacks sufficient clarity, resulting in uncertainty about what is being asked or what would constitute a valid solution
Students struggled with the ambiguous problem on the exam because the wording was unclear.
Os alunos tiveram dificuldade com o problema ambíguo na prova porque a formulação era pouco clara.
Synonyms
unclear problemill-defined problemvague problemconfusing problemequivocal problem
Antonyms
clear problemwell-defined problemexplicit problemunambiguous problem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema ambíguo
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
problema ambíguo / problema mal definido
Both terms are widely used in academic and corporate settings
Portugal
problema ambíguo
Standard usage; may also say 'problema pouco claro'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a gray area
reading between the lines
lost in translation
open to interpretation
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