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untouched subject

[/ʌnˈtʌtʃt ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/]
nounpl: untouched subjects
assunto intocado
1. A topic or matter that has not been addressed, discussed, or dealt with; a subject left unexplored or unresolved
The budget cuts remain an untouched subject in the board meeting.
Os cortes orçamentários permanecem um assunto intocado na reunião do conselho.
2. A sensitive or controversial topic that people avoid discussing
His infidelity was an untouched subject in their marriage.
Sua infidelidade era um assunto intocado em seu casamento.
Synonyms
unexplored subjectunaddressed issuetaboo topicforbidden subjectavoided topic
Antonyms
discussed subjectexplored topicaddressed issueresolved matter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assunto intocado; tema intocado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
assunto intocado
Common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
assunto intocado; tópico não abordado
More formal phrasing preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

elephant in the room
topic of conversation
break the ice
broach a subject
leave no stone unturned
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