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unclear expression

[/ʌnˈklɪr ɪkˈsprɛʃən/]
nounpl: unclear expressions
expressão pouco clara
1. A statement, phrase, or way of communicating that is ambiguous, vague, or difficult to understand
His unclear expression left everyone confused about what he meant.
Sua expressão pouco clara deixou todos confusos sobre o que ele quis dizer.
2. A lack of clarity in the way something is conveyed or articulated
The unclear expression in the contract led to disputes between the parties.
A expressão pouco clara no contrato levou a disputas entre as partes.
Synonyms
ambiguous expressionvague expressionobscure expressionmuddled expressionimprecise expression
Antonyms
clear expressionlucid expressionprecise expressionexplicit expressionunambiguous expression

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expressão pouco clara
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
expressão confusa
Alternative term used in São Paulo
Portugal
expressão pouco nítida
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in tongues
lost in translation
beat around the bush
not get your point across
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