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unclear directive

[/ʌnˈklɪr dɪˈrɛktɪv/]
nounpl: unclear directives
diretiva pouco clara
1. An instruction, order, or guideline that is ambiguous, vague, or not clearly expressed, leaving room for misinterpretation
The manager's unclear directive led to confusion among the team members about what was expected.
A diretiva pouco clara do gerente causou confusão entre os membros da equipe sobre o que era esperado.
2. A command or policy that lacks sufficient detail or specificity to be properly understood and executed
An unclear directive from headquarters made it difficult for the departments to implement the new strategy.
Uma diretiva pouco clara da matriz tornou difícil para os departamentos implementar a nova estratégia.
NYC Slang
mixed message
Synonyms
ambiguous instructionvague orderunclear instructionambiguous directiveconfusing guidelineimprecise instruction
Antonyms
clear directiveexplicit instructionprecise orderwell-defined guidelineunambiguous instruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diretiva pouco clara
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
orientação confusa
Alternative expression commonly used in business context
Rio de Janeiro
instrução vaga
More colloquial variant
Portugal
directiva imprecisa
Uses European Portuguese spelling of 'directiva'; formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave someone in the dark
speak in riddles
beat around the bush
lost in translation
get crossed wires
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