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unclear relationship

[/ʌnˈklɪr rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp/]
noun phrasefemininepl: unclear relationships / relações indefinidas
relação indefinida
1. A romantic or personal connection between two people that lacks clear definition, status, or mutual understanding about its nature and expectations
Their unclear relationship left both of them confused about where they stood.
A relação indefinida deles deixou ambos confusos sobre em que ponto estavam.
2. A connection or association between entities, concepts, or things that is ambiguous or not well-defined
The unclear relationship between the two variables made the analysis difficult.
A relação indefinida entre as duas variáveis dificultou a análise.
NYC Slang
situationship
Synonyms
ambiguous relationshipundefined relationshipvague relationshipcomplicated relationshipsituationship
Antonyms
clear relationshipdefined relationshipexplicit relationshipstraightforward relationship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relação indefinida
Most commonly used in contemporary casual speech
Rio de Janeiro
relacionamento confuso
Colloquial preference for 'relacionamento' over 'relação'
São Paulo
ficção amorosa
Informal term sometimes used for romantic situations without commitment
Portugal
relação pouco clara
More formal phrasing preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

it's complicated
we're not quite there yet
relação no limbo
um pé aqui outro pé acolá
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