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uncertain counsel

[/ʌnˈsɜːrtn ˈkaʊnsl/]
noun phrasepl: uncertain counsels
conselho incerto
1. advice or guidance that lacks clarity, confidence, or firm conviction; counsel given with doubt or hesitation
The manager's uncertain counsel left the team confused about the project direction.
O conselho incerto do gerente deixou o time confuso sobre a direção do projeto.
2. unreliable or doubtful recommendations from an advisor
We cannot rely on uncertain counsel when making critical business decisions.
Não podemos contar com conselho incerto ao tomar decisões comerciais críticas.
Synonyms
doubtful advicehesitant guidanceambiguous counselequivocal advicetentative recommendation
Antonyms
certain counselconfident adviceclear guidancefirm recommendationdefinitive counsel

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conselho incerto
most common usage
São Paulo
orientação duvidosa
alternative phrasing used in business contexts
Portugal
conselho incerto
standard European Portuguese usage
Rio de Janeiro
conselho indeciso
colloquial variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

take with a grain of salt
word to the wise
seek counsel from
follow one's counsel
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