complicated questions
[/ˈkɑːmplɪkeɪtɪd ˈkwɛʃtʃənz/]
noun phrase
perguntas complicadas
1. inquiries or interrogative statements that are difficult to understand, answer, or resolve due to their complexity, ambiguity, or multiple interconnected factors
The professor asked complicated questions that required deep thinking and analysis.
O professor fez perguntas complicadas que exigiam pensamento e análise profunda.
2. issues or topics that involve intricate problems without straightforward solutions
Climate change involves complicated questions about economics and environmental policy.
As mudanças climáticas envolvem perguntas complicadas sobre economia e política ambiental.
3. inquiries that are delicate, sensitive, or emotionally charged
He avoided the complicated questions about his family's past.
Ele evitou as perguntas complicadas sobre o passado de sua família.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'complicated questions' often refer to politically sensitive, philosophical, or socially divisive topics. In Brazilian academic settings, 'questões complicadas' is preferred over 'perguntas complicadas' for formal discourse. The phrase is commonly used in educational, professional, and policy discussions where nuanced analysis is required.
NYC Slang
tricky questions / tough questions
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