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careful statement

[/ˈkeərfl ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: careful statements
declaração cuidadosa
1. A statement made with deliberation, caution, and attention to accuracy and precision
The lawyer made a careful statement to the press, avoiding any legal complications.
O advogado fez uma declaração cuidadosa à imprensa, evitando qualquer complicação legal.
2. A measured or guarded expression intended to avoid misinterpretation or controversy
After the incident, the company issued a careful statement about their commitment to safety.
Após o incidente, a empresa emitiu uma declaração cuidadosa sobre seu compromisso com a segurança.
Synonyms
measured statementguarded statementcautious remarkdeliberate assertionthoughtful declaration
Antonyms
careless statementreckless remarkhasty statementthoughtless comment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declaração cuidadosa
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
declaração cuidadosa / afirmação ponderada
Commonly used in business and legal contexts
Portugal
declaração cuidadosa / afirmação ponderada
Standard usage, often in formal institutional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak with care
weigh one's words
measure one's words
walk on eggshells
play it safe with words
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