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confusing messaging

[kənˈfjuːzɪŋ ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ]
noun phrase
mensagens confusas
1. Communication that is unclear, contradictory, or difficult to understand, often leading to misinterpretation or uncertainty
The company's confusing messaging about the product recall left customers unsure about what to do.
As mensagens confusas da empresa sobre o recall do produto deixaram os clientes incertos sobre o que fazer.
2. Mixed or inconsistent signals or statements that create ambiguity
The government's confusing messaging on lockdown policies caused widespread confusion.
As mensagens confusas do governo sobre as políticas de isolamento causaram confusão generalizada.
Synonyms
unclear messagingmixed messagescontradictory communicationambiguous messagingmuddled communication
Antonyms
clear messagingconsistent messagingtransparent communicationcoherent messaging

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagens confusas
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
mensagens confusas / comunicação confusa
Common in business and media contexts
Portugal
mensagens confusas / comunicação pouco clara
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

mixed signals
speak with forked tongue
lost in translation
get wires crossed
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