nebulous changes
[nɛb.jə.ləs ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz]
noun phrasepl: nebulous changes
mudanças nebulosas
1. Vague, unclear, or poorly defined alterations or transformations that lack specificity or clear boundaries
The government's policy presented only nebulous changes to the healthcare system without concrete details.
A política do governo apresentou apenas mudanças nebulosas no sistema de saúde sem detalhes concretos.
2. Transformations that are difficult to perceive, understand, or articulate clearly; indistinct modifications
The nebulous changes in market conditions made it hard for investors to plan their strategies.
As mudanças nebulosas nas condições de mercado tornaram difícil para os investidores planejarem suas estratégias.
3. Gradual or subtle alterations that are not easily defined or precisely observable
Over time, the company underwent nebulous changes in its corporate culture.
Com o tempo, a empresa passou por mudanças nebulosas em sua cultura corporativa.
This phrase is commonly used in business, academic, and political discourse in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to critique lack of transparency or clarity in proposed reforms or policies. In Brazil, it's frequently used in discussions about government initiatives and corporate restructuring. In the USA, it appears often in media criticism and political analysis.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy changes / sketchy changes
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