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unclear rules

[ʌnˈklɪr rulz]
noun phrase
regras pouco claras
1. rules or guidelines that are not clearly defined, ambiguous, or difficult to understand
The unclear rules of the game caused confusion among the players.
As regras pouco claras do jogo causaram confusão entre os jogadores.
2. regulations that lack clarity or specific instructions
The company's unclear rules about remote work led to misunderstandings.
As regras pouco claras da empresa sobre trabalho remoto levaram a mal-entendidos.
NYC Slang
fuzzy rules; wishy-washy rules
Synonyms
ambiguous rulesvague rulesconfusing rulespoorly defined rulesobscure rules
Antonyms
clear ruleswell-defined rulesexplicit rulesunambiguous rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regras pouco claras / regras confusas
most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
regras meio confusas
colloquial variation
São Paulo
regras pouco claras / regras ambíguas
formal and informal usage
Portugal
regras pouco claras / regras vagas
European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a gray area
muddy the waters
between the lines
left to interpretation
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