unclear systems
[/ʌnˈklɪr ˈsɪstəmz/]
noun phrase
sistemas pouco claros / sistemas confusos / sistemas mal definidos
1. Systems, processes, or organizational structures that lack clarity, transparency, or clear definition, making them difficult to understand or navigate
The company struggled with unclear systems for project management, causing delays and confusion among team members.
A empresa enfrentava problemas com sistemas pouco claros de gerenciamento de projetos, causando atrasos e confusão entre os membros da equipe.
2. Technical or procedural frameworks that have ambiguous rules, unclear documentation, or poorly defined workflows
The unclear systems in the bureaucratic process made it impossible for citizens to understand the requirements.
Os sistemas confusos do processo burocrático tornavam impossível os cidadãos compreenderem os requisitos.
In both Brazilian and American corporate contexts, 'unclear systems' is commonly discussed as a workplace problem. In Brazil, bureaucratic and government systems are frequently described as confusing, reflecting cultural frustrations with administrative complexity. In the USA, the phrase is more commonly used in tech and business environments to describe software or operational inefficiencies.
NYC Slang
messy systems / messed up systems / wonky systems
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