poorly defined aims

[ˈpɔːrli dɪˈfaɪnd eɪmz]
noun phrase
objetivos mal definidos
1. Goals or purposes that lack clarity, precision, or specific details; ambiguous or vague objectives
The project failed because the team had poorly defined aims from the start.
O projeto fracassou porque a equipe tinha objetivos mal definidos desde o início.
2. Targets that are not clearly communicated or understood by all stakeholders
With poorly defined aims, the employees didn't know what success would look like.
Com objetivos mal definidos, os funcionários não sabiam qual seria o aspecto do sucesso.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, poorly defined aims are considered a significant management failure. In Brazil, emphasis on relationship-based decision-making may sometimes lead to implicit rather than explicit aim-setting, whereas in the USA, explicit documentation of goals is typically prioritized. This phrase is commonly used in corporate training, project management, and organizational development discussions.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy goals; fuzzy targets
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vague objectivesunclear goalsambiguous targetsill-defined purposesfuzzy aims
Antonyms / Antônimos
well-defined aimsclear objectivesspecific goalsprecise targetswell-articulated purposes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivos mal definidos
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
metas pouco claras
Alternative phrasing common in corporate environments
Portugal
objetivos mal definidos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; widely understood

Related Words

objectivegoaltargetpurposeambiguityclarityspecificity

Related Idioms & Phrases

shooting in the dark
moving the goalposts
barking up the wrong tree
missing the mark
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