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equivocal expression

[/ɪˈkwɪvəkəl ɪkˈsprɛʃən/]
nounpl: equivocal expressions
expressão equívoca
1. A statement or phrase that is ambiguous and can be interpreted in multiple ways, often intentionally to avoid commitment or clarity
His equivocal expression about the project left everyone uncertain about his true position.
Sua expressão equívoca sobre o projeto deixou todos incertos sobre sua verdadeira posição.
2. Language or wording that is deliberately vague, unclear, or subject to multiple interpretations
The politician's equivocal expression avoided giving a direct answer to the difficult question.
A expressão equívoca do político evitou dar uma resposta direta à pergunta difícil.
Synonyms
ambiguous statementambiguous expressionvague languagedouble-speaknon-committal statement
Antonyms
clear expressionunambiguous statementexplicit expressiondirect statement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expressão equívoca
standard usage
São Paulo
expressão ambígua
alternative common usage
Portugal
expressão equívoca
standard usage, preferred in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to speak in riddles
to beat around the bush
to hedge one's bets
to speak with a forked tongue
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