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nebulous boundary

[NEB-yuh-luhs BOUN-duh-ree]
noun phrasefemininepl: nebulous boundaries / fronteiras nebulosas
fronteira nebulosa
1. An unclear, vague, or ill-defined dividing line or limit between two things, areas, or concepts
The nebulous boundary between art and science has long been debated by scholars.
A fronteira nebulosa entre arte e ciência tem sido debatida há muito tempo pelos estudiosos.
2. A border or demarcation that lacks clear definition or precise delineation
There exists a nebulous boundary between professional and personal life in remote work.
Existe uma fronteira nebulosa entre a vida profissional e pessoal no trabalho remoto.
Synonyms
vague boundaryunclear demarcationblurred lineindistinct borderfuzzy frontierambiguous limit
Antonyms
clear boundarydistinct linewell-defined bordersharp demarcationprecise limit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fronteira nebulosa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
divisa nebulosa
Alternative term sometimes used in commercial contexts
Portugal
limite nebuloso
Preferred in Portuguese European contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

draw a line in the sand
gray area
in a gray zone
the line between X and Y is blurred
no clear cut answer
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