present unclearly

[prɪˈzɛnt ʌnˈklɪrli]
verb phrase
apresentar de forma pouco clara
1. to communicate or display something in a manner that lacks clarity, precision, or coherence; to make something difficult to understand
The speaker presented the data unclearly, leaving the audience confused about the main findings.
O palestrante apresentou os dados de forma pouco clara, deixando a plateia confusa sobre as principais descobertas.
2. to express ideas or information in a vague, ambiguous, or muddled way
She presented her argument unclearly, mixing up several different points.
Ela apresentou seu argumento de forma pouco clara, misturando vários pontos diferentes.
In both Brazilian and American business and academic contexts, clarity in presentations is highly valued. Presenting unclearly is often viewed negatively as it suggests lack of preparation or poor communication skills. In Brazilian culture, there's an emphasis on 'clareza' (clarity) in professional communication, while in the US, being 'clear and concise' is considered essential for credibility.
NYC Slang
lay it out all messy
Synonyms / Sinônimos
present vaguelypresent ambiguouslypresent confusinglycommunicate obscurelyexplain poorly
Antonyms / Antônimos
present clearlyexplain explicitlyarticulate preciselycommunicate distinctly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apresentar de forma pouco clara
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
apresentar confuso
More informal colloquial variant
Rio de Janeiro
expor de jeito confuso
Casual, conversational usage
Portugal
apresentar de forma pouco clara
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese, formal and standard

Related Words

clarityambiguityobscureconfusingarticulationpresentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

beating around the bush
not getting the point across
speaking in circles
talking in riddles
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