obfuscatory
[/əbˈfʌskətɔːri/ or /ɑbˈfʌskətɔːri/]
adjective
obscurecedor
1. Intended to or serving to obscure, confuse, or make something unclear or difficult to understand
The politician's obfuscatory language made it impossible for voters to understand his actual position on the issue.
A linguagem obscurecedora do político tornou impossível os eleitores entenderem sua posição real sobre o assunto.
2. Deliberately designed to confuse or mislead
The company's obfuscatory financial reports raised red flags with investors.
Os relatórios financeiros obscurecedores da empresa levantaram bandeiras vermelhas com os investidores.
This word is commonly used in English-language business, legal, and political discourse to criticize unclear or intentionally misleading communication. In Brazilian Portuguese, the equivalent 'obscurecedor' is more formal and less frequently used in everyday speech, with 'confuso' or 'enganoso' being more common alternatives in casual conversation.
NYC Slang
sketchy, shady (when referring to intentionally unclear communication)
Related Idioms & Phrases
speak in obfuscatory terms - falar de forma obscura
obfuscatory tactics - táticas para obscurecer
cut through the obfuscatory language - cortar através da linguagem obscurecedora
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