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unclear description

[/ʌnˈklɪr dɪˈskrɪpʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: unclear descriptions / descrições pouco claras
descrição pouco clara
1. A description that is vague, ambiguous, or difficult to understand due to lack of clarity or precision
The unclear description made it difficult to identify the suspect.
A descrição pouco clara dificultou a identificação do suspeito.
2. An explanation or account lacking in detail, coherence, or logical organization
The instructions were an unclear description of how to assemble the furniture.
As instruções eram uma descrição pouco clara de como montar o móvel.
Synonyms
vague descriptionambiguous descriptionobscure descriptionimprecise description
Antonyms
clear descriptionprecise descriptiondetailed descriptionexplicit description

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descrição pouco clara
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
descrição confusa
common alternative emphasizing confusion
Rio de Janeiro
descrição nebulosa
more colloquial variant
Portugal
descrição imprecisa
preferred in formal European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lost in translation
speak in riddles
beat around the bush
leave much to be desired
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