ambiguous remarks

[/æmˈbɪɡjuəs rɪˈmɑːrks/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural noun phrase)
observações ambíguas; comentários ambíguos; falas ambíguas
1. Statements or comments that can be understood in more than one way; expressions that lack clear or definite meaning
The politician made ambiguous remarks about his position on healthcare reform.
O político fez observações ambíguas sobre sua posição na reforma da saúde.
2. Utterances that are deliberately vague or unclear, often to avoid commitment or controversy
Her ambiguous remarks left everyone confused about what she actually meant.
Seus comentários ambíguos deixaram todos confusos sobre o que ela realmente quis dizer.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, ambiguous remarks are often viewed with suspicion in professional settings, particularly in politics and business. In Brazil, direct communication is increasingly valued in corporate environments, making ambiguous remarks more likely to be questioned. In American culture, ambiguous remarks by politicians are frequently analyzed and criticized by media and public figures as evasive tactics.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy comments; unclear talk
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vague commentsunclear statementsequivocal remarkscryptic commentsobscure statementsdouble-meaning words
Antonyms / Antônimos
clear remarksexplicit statementsunambiguous commentsdirect statementsstraightforward remarks

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observações/comentários ambíguos
Most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
falas ambíguas; comentários meio confusos
Informal, conversational style preferred
São Paulo
declarações ambíguas; afirmações vagas
More formal business and corporate usage
Portugal
observações ambíguas; declarações pouco claras
Slight preference for 'observações' over 'comentários'

Related Words

ambiguityvaguenessequivocationdouble entendremiscommunicationambiguous language

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in riddles
beat around the bush
talk out of both sides of your mouth
muddy the waters
leave things up in the air
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