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equivocal topic

[/ɪˈkwɪvəkəl ˈtɒpɪk/]
nounpl: equivocal topics
tema ambíguo
1. A subject or matter that is open to multiple interpretations or has unclear, uncertain, or contradictory meaning
The discussion of artificial intelligence in employment is an equivocal topic with valid arguments on both sides.
A discussão sobre inteligência artificial no emprego é um tema ambíguo com argumentos válidos em ambos os lados.
2. A subject that deliberately or unintentionally obscures the truth or creates confusion
The politician avoided the equivocal topic of tax reform by changing the subject.
O político evitou o tema ambíguo da reforma tributária mudando de assunto.
Synonyms
ambiguous topicunclear subjectvague mattercontroversial topicdisputed question
Antonyms
clear topicunambiguous subjectstraightforward mattersettled question

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tema ambíguo
most common usage
Brazil
assunto controverso
when emphasizing controversy
Portugal
tópico equívoco
more formal, literal translation

Related Idioms & Phrases

a minefield of a topic
thorny subject
gray area
muddy waters
between a rock and a hard place
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