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unclear threshold

[/ʌnˈklɪr ˈθreʃoʊld/]
noun phrasepl: unclear thresholds
limiar indefinido
1. A boundary point or limit that is not clearly defined, ambiguous, or difficult to determine precisely
The unclear threshold between acceptable and unacceptable behavior created confusion among employees.
O limiar indefinido entre o comportamento aceitável e inaceitável criou confusão entre os funcionários.
2. A minimum level or point of activation that lacks clear specification or criteria
The policy had an unclear threshold for what constitutes a serious violation.
A política tinha um limiar indefinido para o que constitui uma violação grave.
Synonyms
ambiguous boundaryvague limitill-defined thresholdfuzzy boundaryindistinct limit
Antonyms
clear thresholdwell-defined boundaryexplicit limitprecise threshold

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limiar indefinido
Most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
limiar pouco claro
Alternative phrasing commonly used in Portugal
Technical/Academic
limiar ambíguo
Used in scientific and academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a gray area
a moving target
difficult to pin down
between a rock and a hard place
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