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vague communication

[/veɪɡ kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: vague communications
comunicação vaga
1. The act of conveying information, ideas, or messages in an unclear, imprecise, or ambiguous manner, lacking specific details or explicit clarity
The manager's vague communication about the deadline left the team confused.
A comunicação vaga do gerente sobre o prazo deixou a equipe confusa.
2. Speech or written text that is deliberately or unintentionally unclear, making it difficult for the listener or reader to understand the intended meaning
Vague communication in the contract led to disputes between the parties.
A comunicação vaga no contrato levou a disputas entre as partes.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy talk
Synonyms
ambiguous communicationunclear communicationimprecise communicationfuzzy communication
Antonyms
clear communicationexplicit communicationprecise communicationlucid communication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comunicação vaga
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
conversa mole
Informal colloquial expression for vague or unclear communication
São Paulo
comunicação imprecisa
More formal alternative emphasizing lack of precision
Portugal
comunicação vaga
Standard usage in European Portuguese; alternatively 'mensagem pouco clara'

Related Idioms & Phrases

beating around the bush
talking in circles
not getting the point across
missing the mark
speaking in riddles
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