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indecisive instruction

[ɪn.dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən]
nounpl: indecisive instructions
instrução indecisa
1. A directive, order, or set of guidelines that lacks clarity, firmness, or decisive commitment, often leaving ambiguity about what action should be taken
The manager's indecisive instruction left the team uncertain about project priorities.
A instrução indecisa do gerente deixou a equipe incerta sobre as prioridades do projeto.
2. Instructions given in a hesitant or uncertain manner without clear resolution or definitive guidance
The indecisive instruction from headquarters created confusion among the staff.
A instrução indecisa da sede criou confusão entre a equipe.
Synonyms
unclear instructionambiguous instructionvague directiveequivocal orderwishy-washy instruction
Antonyms
clear instructiondecisive instructionunambiguous directivefirm orderexplicit guidance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instrução indecisa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
orientação indecisa
Alternative using orientação (orientation/guidance)
Portugal
instrução indecisa
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat around the bush
on the fence
sitting on the fence
mixed signals
blow hot and cold
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