unexplicit
[/ˌʌnɪkˈsplɪsɪt/]
adjective
implícito
1. Not clearly or directly expressed; implied rather than stated outright
The unexplicit rules of the organization were understood through tradition rather than written guidelines.
As regras implícitas da organização eram compreendidas pela tradição em vez de diretrizes escritas.
2. Not openly declared or acknowledged; tacit
There was an unexplicit agreement between the two parties about how to proceed.
Havia um acordo tácito entre as duas partes sobre como proceder.
3. Vague or unclear in meaning or expression
His unexplicit response left everyone wondering what he actually meant.
Sua resposta vaga deixou todos se perguntando o que ele realmente quis dizer.
The term 'unexplicit' is less commonly used than 'implicit' in modern English, but appears in academic and formal writing contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'implícito' is the standard term used in both business and everyday communication. The concept is culturally relevant in contexts discussing communication styles, where some cultures prefer explicit directness while others rely more on implicit understanding.
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