unclear target
[/ʌnˈklɪr ˈtɑːrɡɪt/]
nounpl: unclear targets
alvo indefinido / objetivo pouco claro
1. A goal, objective, or intended result that is not clearly defined, ambiguous, or difficult to understand
The project failed because the team was working toward an unclear target.
O projeto fracassou porque a equipe estava trabalhando em direção a um alvo indefinido.
2. A person, object, or location that is difficult to identify or locate precisely
The sniper struggled because his unclear target moved too quickly.
O atirador teve dificuldades porque seu alvo pouco claro se movia muito rapidamente.
3. A criticism or complaint directed at someone or something without specificity
Her complaints were an unclear target, hitting everyone and no one in particular.
Suas reclamações eram um alvo indefinido, atingindo todos e ninguém em particular.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian business contexts to describe poorly planned projects or vague directives. In Brazil, it often appears in corporate criticism where managers fail to communicate specific objectives. In the USA, it's frequently used in military, law enforcement, and project management terminology.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy goal / fuzzy objective
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