confused message
[kənˈfjuːzd ˈmɛsɪdʒ]
nounpl: confused messages
mensagem confusa
1. A communication that is unclear, ambiguous, or difficult to understand due to lack of clarity in expression or organization
The confused message left the audience uncertain about the company's actual position on the issue.
A mensagem confusa deixou o público incerto sobre a posição real da empresa na questão.
2. A statement or transmission that contains contradictory or disorganized information
The confused message from the management led to widespread misunderstanding among employees.
A mensagem confusa da administração levou a um mal-entendido generalizado entre os funcionários.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, a 'confused message' is generally seen as a communication failure that requires clarification. In corporate and political contexts, such messages can damage credibility. Brazilians may use the term 'mensagem confusa' in both formal and informal settings, while Americans often employ the idiom 'mixed signals' in social situations.
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