unstated position
[/ʌnˈsteɪtəd pəˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: unstated positions
posição não declarada
1. A viewpoint, stance, or opinion that is implied or suggested but not explicitly expressed or communicated
The CEO's unstated position on the merger became clear through her body language during the meeting.
A posição não declarada do CEO sobre a fusão tornou-se clara através de sua linguagem corporal durante a reunião.
2. An underlying or hidden attitude, belief, or stance that someone holds but chooses not to verbalize
His unstated position against the new policy was evident in his silence during the discussion.
Sua posição não declarada contra a nova política era evidente em seu silêncio durante a discussão.
3. An official or professional stance that is understood but not formally announced or documented
The government maintained an unstated position on the controversial issue to avoid public backlash.
O governo manteve uma posição não declarada sobre a questão controversa para evitar reação pública.
This phrase is commonly used in professional, political, and diplomatic contexts in both American and Brazilian cultures to describe situations where individuals or institutions communicate their real positions through indirect means rather than explicit statements. In Brazil, this often relates to the cultural tendency toward indirect communication in hierarchical settings. In the USA, it frequently appears in political discourse and business negotiations.
NYC Slang
the silent treatment regarding someone's stance; 'keeping it to yourself'
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