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uncertain principles

[/ʌnˈsɜːrtn ˈprɪnsəplz/]
noun phrase
princípios incertos
1. Foundational concepts or guidelines that lack clarity, certainty, or definitive establishment; unstable or wavering fundamental rules
The company operates on uncertain principles, making it difficult for employees to understand policies.
A empresa opera sob princípios incertos, dificultando que os funcionários entendam as políticas.
2. In physics, may reference Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle, which states fundamental limits to the precision of certain pairs of physical properties
Quantum mechanics is built upon uncertain principles that challenge our understanding of reality.
A mecânica quântica é construída sobre princípios incertos que desafiam nossa compreensão da realidade.
Synonyms
ambiguous principlesunclear guidelineswavering foundationsindefinite rulesunstable doctrines
Antonyms
certain principlesfixed rulesdefinite guidelinesestablished doctrineclear foundations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
princípios incertos
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
princípios incertos
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

on shaky ground
up in the air
touch and go
in a state of flux
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