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uncertain territory

[/ʌnˈsɜːrtn ˈterətɔːri/]
noun phrasepl: uncertain territories
território incerto
1. A situation, subject, or area of knowledge that is unclear, unfamiliar, or unpredictable; a domain where outcomes or conditions are not well-defined or understood
The new marketing strategy ventures into uncertain territory without clear data on consumer preferences.
A nova estratégia de marketing se aventura em território incerto sem dados claros sobre as preferências dos consumidores.
2. A state of ambiguity or lack of clarity regarding the nature, boundaries, or characteristics of a situation
We are now in uncertain territory regarding the company's future direction.
Estamos agora em território incerto quanto à direção futura da empresa.
Synonyms
uncharted territoryunknown groundmurky watersgray areaambiguous situation
Antonyms
familiar territoryknown groundcertaintyclaritywell-trodden path

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
território incerto
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
território nebuloso
Alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
terreno incerto
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in uncharted waters
on thin ice
in the dark
flying blind
stepping into the unknown
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