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confusing statement

[kənˈfjuːzɪŋ ˈsteɪtmənt]
nounpl: confusing statements
declaração confusa
1. A statement or declaration that is unclear, ambiguous, or difficult to understand
His confusing statement about the project deadline left everyone puzzled.
Sua declaração confusa sobre o prazo do projeto deixou todos perplexos.
2. A remark that contradicts itself or contains contradictory information
The witness gave a confusing statement that contradicted her earlier testimony.
A testemunha fez uma declaração confusa que contradisse seu depoimento anterior.
NYC Slang
confusing jawn or that don't make no sense
Synonyms
ambiguous statementunclear remarkpuzzling declarationcontradictory statementmuddled comment
Antonyms
clear statementlucid remarkstraightforward declarationexplicit statement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declaração confusa
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fala confusa
More informal, conversational usage
São Paulo
afirmação confusa
Slightly more formal alternative
Portugal
afirmação confusa
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in riddles
talk in circles
beat around the bush
speak out of both sides of one's mouth
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