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nebulous style

[NEB-yuh-luhs styl]
noun phrasepl: nebulous styles
estilo nebuloso
1. A vague, unclear, or ill-defined manner of expression, writing, or artistic approach lacking precision or distinct characteristics
The artist's nebulous style made it difficult for critics to categorize her work.
O estilo nebuloso da artista tornava difícil para os críticos categorizar seu trabalho.
2. An ambiguous or obscure approach to communication that lacks clarity and concrete direction
His nebulous style of writing left readers confused about his true intentions.
Seu estilo nebuloso de escrita deixou os leitores confusos sobre suas verdadeiras intenções.
Synonyms
vague styleunclear styleambiguous styleobscure stylehazy stylediffuse style
Antonyms
clear styleprecise styledistinct styledefinite styleexplicit stylelucid style

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estilo nebuloso
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estilo vago/confuso
Often preferred in formal academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estilo nebuloso
Common in artistic and literary criticism
Portugal
estilo nebuloso
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

lost in the clouds
head in the clouds
murky waters
beating around the bush
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