unclear text

[/ʌnˈklɪr tɛkst/]
noun phrasepl: unclear texts
texto pouco claro / texto confuso / texto impreciso
1. Written or printed content that is difficult to understand due to poor handwriting, ambiguous wording, faded printing, or lack of clarity in expression
The instructions provided were unclear text that confused most readers.
As instruções fornecidas eram um texto pouco claro que confundiu a maioria dos leitores.
2. Digital or scanned text that is illegible or cannot be properly interpreted by optical recognition systems
The OCR software struggled with the unclear text in the old document.
O software de OCR teve dificuldade com o texto pouco claro no documento antigo.
3. Written communication characterized by vague, ambiguous, or poorly organized language
The manager's unclear text in the email left the team uncertain about the deadline.
O texto pouco claro do gerente no e-mail deixou o time incerto sobre o prazo.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'unclear text' is commonly referenced in professional and academic settings. In Brazil, technical contexts often use 'texto pouco claro' in software development and documentation. In the USA, the phrase is frequently used regarding digital communication and accessibility issues in online platforms.
NYC Slang
murky text / wonky text
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ambiguous textillegible textconfusing textindecipherable textobscure text
Antonyms / Antônimos
clear textlegible textintelligible textprecise textreadable text

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
texto pouco claro / texto confuso
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
texto bagunçado / texto confuso
Informal variant using 'bagunçado' (muddled/messy)
São Paulo
texto impreciso / texto ambíguo
More formal business context usage
Portugal
texto pouco claro / texto obscuro
European Portuguese variant

Related Words

claritylegibilitycomprehensionambiguitylegiblereadableintelligible

Related Idioms & Phrases

lost in translation
read between the lines
speak in riddles
text speak confusion
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