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unclear way

[/ʌnˈklɪr weɪ/]
noun phrasepl: unclear ways
forma pouco clara
1. A manner or method of doing something that is not clearly expressed, understood, or defined
He explained the process in an unclear way that confused everyone.
Ele explicou o processo de forma pouco clara que confundiu todos.
2. A vague or ambiguous manner of communication
She spoke in an unclear way about her intentions.
Ela falou de forma pouco clara sobre suas intenções.
Synonyms
vague mannerambiguous wayobscure mannerconfusing wayunintelligible manner
Antonyms
clear wayexplicit mannertransparent waylucid manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma pouco clara
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
jeito pouco claro
Colloquial variant using 'jeito'
Portugal
forma pouco clara
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a roundabout way
beat around the bush
falar para as nuvens (Portuguese idiom for speaking unclearly)
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