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imprecise manner

[ɪmprɪˈsaɪs ˈmænər]
noun phrasepl: imprecise manners
maneira imprecisa
1. A way of doing, speaking, or behaving that lacks clarity, exactness, or accuracy; not precise or exact in method or execution
He explained the concept in an imprecise manner, leaving many questions unanswered.
Ele explicou o conceito de uma maneira imprecisa, deixando muitas perguntas sem resposta.
2. Vague or indefinite way of communicating or performing an action
The instructions were written in an imprecise manner that caused confusion among the workers.
As instruções foram escritas de uma maneira imprecisa que causou confusão entre os trabalhadores.
NYC Slang
sloppy way
Synonyms
vague mannerunclear mannerinexact mannerambiguous mannerfuzzy mannerloose manner
Antonyms
precise mannerexact mannerclear manneraccurate mannerdefinite mannerspecific manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maneira imprecisa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
jeito impreciso
Common colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
forma vaga
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
maneira imprecisa
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a roundabout way
beat around the bush
speak in generalities
leave much to be desired
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