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confusing message

[kənˈfjuːzɪŋ ˈmɛsɪdʒ]
noun phrasepl: confusing messages
mensagem confusa
1. A communication or statement that is unclear, ambiguous, or difficult to understand, often leading to misinterpretation
The company sent a confusing message about the policy change that left employees uncertain about what was expected.
A empresa enviou uma mensagem confusa sobre a mudança de política que deixou os funcionários incertos sobre o que era esperado.
2. Mixed or contradictory signals or information that creates doubt or bewilderment
His confusing message made it unclear whether he supported the proposal or not.
Sua mensagem confusa deixou claro se ele apoiava a proposta ou não.
NYC Slang
mixed signals, hot mess (slang)
Synonyms
unclear messageambiguous messagecryptic messagemuddled messagemixed message
Antonyms
clear messageexplicit messagecoherent messagelucid message

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagem confusa
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
mensagem confusa
Common usage, may use 'desconexão' for disconnect in message
São Paulo
mensagem confusa
Standard usage, professional contexts preferred
Portugal
mensagem confusa
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

get your wires crossed
lost in translation
speak in riddles
send the wrong signal
talking in circles
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