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uncertain persons

[/ʌnˈsɜːrtn ˈpɜːrsənz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
pessoas incertas
1. individuals whose identity, status, or characteristics are not definitely known or established
The witness described uncertain persons lurking near the building.
A testemunha descreveu pessoas incertas rondando perto do edifício.
2. people who are hesitant, indecisive, or doubtful about something
The uncertain persons in the group debated whether to proceed with the plan.
As pessoas incertas do grupo debateram se deveriam prosseguir com o plano.
Synonyms
unknown personsunidentified individualsdoubtful peopleindecisive people
Antonyms
certain personsidentified individualsdecisive peopleconfident persons

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas incertas
standard usage
São Paulo
pessoas incertas
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
pessoas incertas
standard usage
Portugal
pessoas incertas
standard usage; may also use 'indivíduos incertos'

Related Idioms & Phrases

cast a doubt on uncertain persons
uncertain persons of interest
leave uncertain persons in the dark
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