inconsistent pronouncement
[/ɪnkənˈsɪstənt prəˈnaʊnsmənt/]
nounpl: inconsistent pronouncements
pronunciamento inconsistente
1. A formal statement or declaration that contradicts previous statements or lacks internal logical coherence
The politician's inconsistent pronouncements on climate change confused voters about his actual stance.
Os pronunciamentos inconsistentes do político sobre mudanças climáticas confundiram os eleitores sobre sua posição real.
2. An official statement that contradicts other official statements made by the same person or organization
The company issued inconsistent pronouncements regarding layoffs, first denying them and then confirming them weeks later.
A empresa emitiu pronunciamentos inconsistentes sobre demissões, primeiro negando e depois confirmando semanas depois.
In Brazil and the USA, inconsistent pronouncements from political leaders are frequently criticized in media and public discourse as signs of unreliability or duplicity. The term is commonly used in journalism, political commentary, and legal contexts to highlight contradictions that undermine credibility and public trust.
NYC Slang
flip-flopping statement; mixed message
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