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vague language

[/veɪɡ ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/]
noun
linguagem vaga
1. Imprecise or unclear language that lacks specific details, concrete information, or definite meaning
The politician used vague language to avoid committing to a specific policy position.
O político usou linguagem vaga para evitar se comprometer com uma posição de política específica.
2. Deliberately or unintentionally ambiguous expressions that allow multiple interpretations
Her vague language made it difficult to understand exactly what she meant.
Sua linguagem vaga tornou difícil entender exatamente o que ela quis dizer.
3. Communication that uses generalizations, hedging language, or intentionally obscure terms
The contract was full of vague language that could lead to disputes later.
O contrato estava repleto de linguagem vaga que poderia levar a disputas posteriormente.
NYC Slang
beating around the bush
Synonyms
ambiguous languageunclear languageimprecise languagefuzzy language
Antonyms
clear languageprecise languageexplicit languagespecific language

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linguagem vaga
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
linguagem vaga
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
linguagem vaga
No significant regional variation
Portugal
linguagem vaga
Standard usage; may also use 'discurso vago'

Related Idioms & Phrases

beating around the bush
speaking in riddles
talking in circles
pussy-footing around
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