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ambiguous topic

[/æmˈbɪɡjuəs ˈtɑpɪk/]
nounpl: ambiguous topics
tópico ambíguo
1. A subject of discussion or study that is unclear, uncertain, or open to multiple interpretations
The meaning of the contract clause was an ambiguous topic that led to legal disputes.
O significado da cláusula do contrato era um tópico ambíguo que levou a disputas legais.
2. A theme or issue that lacks clarity and can be understood in different ways by different people
Religion and politics are often ambiguous topics in mixed social gatherings.
Religião e política são frequentemente tópicos ambíguos em encontros sociais mistos.
Synonyms
unclear subjectvague topicequivocal issueobscure matter
Antonyms
clear topicunambiguous subjectdefinite issueexplicit matter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tópico ambíguo
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
assunto ambíguo
Alternative term commonly used in Portugal
São Paulo
tema ambíguo
Also used interchangeably with tópico ambíguo

Related Idioms & Phrases

a grey area
up in the air
open to interpretation
between the lines
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