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uncertain topic

[/ʌnˈsɜːrtən ˈtɒpɪk/]
noun phrasepl: uncertain topics
tópico incerto
1. A subject or matter that is not clearly defined, ambiguous, or lacks definitive information
Climate change impacts on agriculture remains an uncertain topic in some regions.
Os impactos das mudanças climáticas na agricultura continua sendo um tópico incerto em algumas regiões.
2. A discussion point where there is disagreement or insufficient evidence
The origins of the universe is still an uncertain topic in scientific debate.
As origens do universo ainda é um tópico incerto no debate científico.
NYC Slang
sketchy topic
Synonyms
ambiguous topicunclear subjectdisputed matterdebatable issuevague theme
Antonyms
certain topicclear subjectdefinite matterestablished fact

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tópico incerto
Standard usage
São Paulo
assunto incerto
Alternative with 'assunto' more common in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tema nebuloso
Colloquial variant using 'nebuloso' for haziness
Portugal
tópico incerto
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

up in the air
a gray area
open to debate
in question
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