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unclear reply

[/ʌnˈklɪr rɪˈplaɪ/]
nounpl: unclear replies
resposta pouco clara
1. A response or answer that is ambiguous, vague, or difficult to understand
His unclear reply to the question left everyone confused about his position.
Sua resposta pouco clara à pergunta deixou todos confusos sobre sua posição.
2. A statement in response that lacks clarity or precision in meaning
The witness gave an unclear reply when asked about the incident.
A testemunha deu uma resposta confusa quando questionada sobre o incidente.
Synonyms
ambiguous replyvague responseobscure answerconfusing replymuddled response
Antonyms
clear replydirect answerexplicit responsestraightforward answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta pouco clara
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resposta confusa
common colloquial variant
São Paulo
resposta vaga
alternative expression used in business contexts
Portugal
resposta pouco clara
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat around the bush
speak in riddles
not answer straight
talk in circles
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