doubtful outcome

[ˈdaʊtfəl ˈaʊtkʌm]
noun phrasepl: doubtful outcomes
resultado duvidoso
1. a result or conclusion that is uncertain, unclear, or likely to fail; an outcome where success is questionable
The experiment had a doubtful outcome because the variables were not properly controlled.
O experimento teve um resultado duvidoso porque as variáveis não foram adequadamente controladas.
2. a situation or event whose result cannot be confidently predicted
With such a weak team, the match has a doubtful outcome.
Com um time tão fraco, a partida tem um resultado duvidoso.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'doubtful outcome' is commonly used in sports commentary, academic discussions, and business contexts to express concern about unpredictable results. Brazilians often use 'resultado duvidoso' in media coverage of sports and political events.
NYC Slang
iffy outcome
Synonyms / Sinônimos
uncertain outcomequestionable resultunclear conclusionunpredictable endambiguous result
Antonyms / Antônimos
certain outcomesure resultclear conclusionpredictable outcomedefinite result

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resultado duvidoso
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resultado incerto
alternative, emphasizing uncertainty
São Paulo
resultado questionável
common business and formal usage
Portugal
resultado duvidoso
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

dubiousuncertaintyambiguityquestionableunpredictableinconclusive

Related Idioms & Phrases

up in the air
touch and go
anybody's guess
in doubt
wait and see
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