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unclear problem

[/ʌnˈklɪr ˈprɒbləm/]
noun phrasepl: unclear problems
problema pouco claro
1. A problem or issue that is not clearly defined, understood, or explained; an ambiguous or confusing difficulty
The unclear problem made it difficult for the team to develop a solution.
O problema pouco claro tornou difícil para a equipe desenvolver uma solução.
2. A situation or challenge whose nature, scope, or requirements are not well defined or communicated
We need to clarify this unclear problem before we can proceed with the project.
Precisamos esclarecer este problema pouco claro antes de prosseguirmos com o projeto.
Synonyms
ambiguous problemvague problemill-defined problemconfusing problemobscure problem
Antonyms
clear problemwell-defined problemobvious problemevident problem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
problema pouco claro
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
problema confuso
Alternative common usage in São Paulo region
Portugal
problema mal definido
Common variation in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a tangled problem
muddy the waters
clear up a misunderstanding
cut through the confusion
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