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unclear boundaries

[ʌnˈklɪr ˈbaʊndəriz]
noun phrase
limites pouco claros
1. Borders, limits, or demarcation lines that are not clearly defined or easily distinguishable
The unclear boundaries between work and personal life caused stress for remote employees.
Os limites pouco claros entre trabalho e vida pessoal causaram estresse para os funcionários remotos.
2. Ambiguous or vague distinctions between concepts, relationships, or responsibilities
Unclear boundaries in the relationship led to misunderstandings and conflict.
Os limites pouco claros no relacionamento levaram a mal-entendidos e conflitos.
3. Lack of clear demarcation in geographic, legal, or organizational contexts
The territorial dispute arose from unclear boundaries between the two countries.
A disputa territorial surgiu dos limites pouco claros entre os dois países.
Synonyms
vague boundariesfuzzy bordersundefined limitsambiguous demarcationsblurred lines
Antonyms
clear boundarieswell-defined limitsdistinct demarcationsprecise borderssharp distinctions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limites pouco claros / fronteiras indefinidas
Most common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
limites confusos / fronteiras confusas
More colloquial variation
São Paulo
limites imprecisos / demarcações vagas
More formal business and professional context
Portugal
fronteiras pouco nítidas / limites indefinidos
Slightly different terminology preference in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

cross the line
draw a line in the sand
set boundaries
blur the lines
toe the line
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