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indistinctness

[ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktnəs]
noun
indistinção
1. the quality or state of being indistinct; lack of clarity or distinctness
The indistinctness of the photograph made it difficult to identify the person.
A indistinção da fotografia dificultou a identificação da pessoa.
2. lack of clear difference or separation between things
There was an indistinctness between the two similar products.
Havia uma indistinção entre os dois produtos semelhantes.
3. vagueness or obscurity in expression or meaning
The indistinctness of his speech left the audience confused.
A indistinção do seu discurso deixou a plateia confusa.
Synonyms
vaguenessobscurityunclearnessfuzzinessambiguityhaziness
Antonyms
claritydistinctnessclearnessprecisiondefinitionlucidity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indistinção
standard usage
São Paulo
falta de clareza
more colloquial alternative
Portugal
indistinção
standard usage, same as Brazilian

Related Idioms & Phrases

blur the lines
lose clarity
lack distinction
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