unspecified role

[/ˌʌnspɛsɪfaɪd roʊl/]
noun phrasepl: unspecified roles
papel não especificado
1. a position, function, or character whose specific details, responsibilities, or identity have not been clearly defined or stated
The actor was cast in an unspecified role in the upcoming film.
O ator foi escalado para um papel não especificado no próximo filme.
2. a task or responsibility whose exact nature remains vague or undetermined
She accepted an unspecified role within the organization's new department.
Ela aceitou um papel não especificado dentro do novo departamento da organização.
3. in bureaucratic or administrative contexts, a position without clear job description or defined duties
The job posting listed an unspecified role due to organizational restructuring.
O anúncio de emprego listava um papel não especificado devido à reestruturação organizacional.
This phrase is commonly used in entertainment, corporate environments, and government sectors when roles cannot be immediately disclosed or are still being determined. In Brazil, it's particularly prevalent in film and television casting announcements. In the USA, it's frequently found in job postings during organizational changes or in entertainment industry contexts where casting details are kept confidential.
NYC Slang
TBD gig; mystery job
Synonyms / Sinônimos
undefined rolevague positionunclear responsibilityambiguous roleindeterminate position
Antonyms / Antônimos
specified roledefined positionclear roleexplicit rolewell-defined role

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
papel não especificado
most common translation; used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
papel sem definição clara
colloquial variation emphasizing lack of clarity
São Paulo
cargo não especificado
alternative in professional/business contexts
Portugal
função não especificada
preferred term in European Portuguese; slightly more formal

Related Words

role definitionjob descriptionresponsibilitiespositiondutyfunctionassignment

Related Idioms & Phrases

left in the dark about one's role
flying by the seat of one's pants
shot in the dark
a blank slate
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