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obscure instructions

[/əbˈskjʊr ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/]
noun phrase
instruções obscuras
1. Instructions that are unclear, difficult to understand, or ambiguous in meaning
The manual contained obscure instructions that confused most users.
O manual continha instruções obscuras que confundiram a maioria dos usuários.
2. Directions or guidance that are vague, cryptic, or not clearly explained
Following the obscure instructions, we got lost trying to find the meeting room.
Seguindo as instruções obscuras, nos perdemos tentando encontrar a sala de reunião.
NYC Slang
sketchy instructions; confusing directions
Synonyms
unclear instructionsvague instructionsambiguous instructionscryptic instructionsconfusing instructionsunintelligible instructions
Antonyms
clear instructionsexplicit instructionstransparent instructionsstraightforward instructionslucid instructions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instruções obscuras
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
instruções confusas
Common colloquial variant
Rio de Janeiro
instruções confusas/obscuras
Both terms used interchangeably
Portugal
instruções obscuras/vagas
Formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

lost in translation
reading between the lines
crystal clear vs. crystal unclear
get the message
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