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vague instruction

[/veɪɡ ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/]
nounpl: vague instructions
instrução vaga
1. An unclear or imprecise directive that lacks specific details, making it difficult to understand what is required or expected
The manager gave vague instructions about the project deadline, leaving the team confused.
O gerente deu instruções vagas sobre o prazo do projeto, deixando o time confuso.
2. A command or guidance that is ambiguous and open to multiple interpretations
Following vague instructions led to several mistakes in the report.
Seguir instruções vagas resultou em vários erros no relatório.
Synonyms
ambiguous instructionunclear instructionimprecise instructionindefinite instructionfuzzy instruction
Antonyms
clear instructionprecise instructionexplicit instructionspecific instructiondetailed instruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instrução vaga
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
instrução imprecisa
Commonly used alternative in business context
Portugal
instrução imprecisa
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to leave someone in the dark
to speak in riddles
to beat around the bush
to give someone the runaround
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