expressed doubt
[ɪkˈsprɛst daʊt]
verb phrase / noun phrase
dúvida expressa / expressou dúvida
1. To openly or clearly communicate uncertainty or skepticism about something; to voice hesitation or lack of conviction regarding a statement, plan, or belief
The manager expressed doubt about whether the project could be completed on time.
O gerente expressou dúvida sobre se o projeto poderia ser concluído no prazo.
2. A clearly stated feeling of uncertainty or disbelief
Her expressed doubt regarding his honesty made him reconsider his approach.
A dúvida expressa dela em relação à sua honestidade o fez reconsiderar sua abordagem.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, expressing doubt diplomatically is valued as a sign of critical thinking. In Portugal, expressed doubt in formal settings is often prefaced with more formal language. In casual American English (particularly NYC), this concept might be expressed more informally as 'throwing shade' or 'calling something into question.'
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →