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indeterminate direction

[/ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnət dɪˈrekʃən/]
nounpl: indeterminate directions
direção indeterminada
1. A direction that is not clearly defined, specified, or decided; a course or path that lacks clear definition or certainty
The project moved in an indeterminate direction without clear leadership.
O projeto avançava em uma direção indeterminada sem liderança clara.
2. In mathematics and physics, a direction whose value or nature cannot be precisely determined or defined
The vector pointed in an indeterminate direction due to conflicting forces.
O vetor apontava em uma direção indeterminada devido a forças conflitantes.
Synonyms
unclear directionundefined directionuncertain directionambiguous directionvague direction
Antonyms
determinate directionclear directiondefined directionspecific directioncertain direction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
direção indeterminada
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
direção indeterminada
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

going in circles
lost direction
up in the air
no clear path
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