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ambiguous relationship

[/æmˈbɪɡjuəs rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/]
nounpl: ambiguous relationships
relacionamento ambíguo
1. A romantic or social connection between two people that is unclear, undefined, or exists in a grey area without explicit commitment or clear boundaries
They have been in an ambiguous relationship for months, unsure if they are dating or just close friends.
Eles estão em um relacionamento ambíguo há meses, sem saber se estão namorando ou apenas são amigos próximos.
2. A relationship status that lacks definition regarding exclusivity, commitment level, or emotional involvement
The ambiguous relationship left both of them confused about their true feelings.
O relacionamento ambíguo deixou ambos confusos sobre seus verdadeiros sentimentos.
NYC Slang
talking stage
Synonyms
undefined relationshipunclear relationshipcomplicated relationshipsituationshipfriends with benefits
Antonyms
committed relationshipdefined relationshipexclusive relationshipclear relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relacionamento ambíguo
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ficança ou relacionamento indefinido
Often uses 'ficança' for casual undefined dating
São Paulo
relacionamento sem compromisso
Emphasis on lack of commitment
Portugal
relacionamento vago ou indefinido
Similar usage but may use 'vago' more frequently

Related Idioms & Phrases

it's complicated
on and off
in limbo
caught in the middle
situationship
dating in the grey area
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