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cryptic proposal

[ˈkrɪptɪk prəˈpoʊzəl]
nounpl: cryptic proposals
proposta enigmática
1. A proposal or suggestion that is mysterious, obscure, or difficult to understand; an offer or plan expressed in unclear or coded language
The CEO made a cryptic proposal about restructuring that left employees confused.
O CEO fez uma proposta enigmática sobre reestruturação que deixou os funcionários confusos.
2. A formal or informal offer that uses hidden meaning, ambiguous language, or requires interpretation to understand
Her cryptic proposal suggested changes without explicitly stating what they would be.
Sua proposta enigmática sugeriu mudanças sem afirmar explicitamente quais seriam.
Synonyms
obscure proposalvague proposalenigmatic proposalambiguous proposalmysterious suggestion
Antonyms
clear proposalexplicit proposaltransparent proposalstraightforward suggestion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proposta enigmática
most common usage
São Paulo
proposta críptica
direct borrowing from English also used
Portugal
proposta críptica
preferred in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines
speak in riddles
a mystery wrapped in an enigma
ler nas entrelinhas (Portuguese equivalent)
falar por enigmas (Portuguese equivalent)
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