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
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