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vague messaging

[/veɪɡ ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ/]
noun
mensagens vagas
1. Communication that lacks clarity, specificity, or precision; unclear or ambiguous messages
The company's vague messaging about the product recall confused customers.
As mensagens vagas da empresa sobre o recall do produto confundiram os clientes.
2. Marketing or promotional communication that avoids making clear commitments or specific claims
The politician's vague messaging on healthcare reform failed to convince voters.
As mensagens vagas do político sobre a reforma da saúde falharam em convencer os eleitores.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy talk; beating around the bush
Synonyms
unclear messagingambiguous communicationimprecise messagingwishy-washy messagingnoncommittal communication
Antonyms
clear messagingexplicit communicationprecise messagingdirect communication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagens vagas
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
comunicação vaga
Business context preference
Portugal
mensagens imprecisas
Preferred in formal Portuguese communication

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in riddles
beat around the bush
leave things up in the air
talk in circles
dance around the issue
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