vague notes

[/veɪɡ noʊts/]
noun phrase
notas vagas
1. Written or mental notes that lack clarity, specificity, or detail; poorly defined or imprecise written reminders
The student's vague notes made it difficult to study for the exam.
As notas vagas do estudante dificultaram o estudo para a prova.
2. Brief, unclear, or ambiguous written observations or comments about a topic
The researcher's vague notes on the experiment left many questions unanswered.
As notas vagas do pesquisador sobre o experimento deixaram muitas questões sem resposta.
3. Musical notations that are unclear or imprecisely written
The composer's vague notes made interpretation of the piece challenging.
As notas vagas do compositor tornaram a interpretação da peça desafiadora.
In both American and Brazilian academic contexts, 'vague notes' typically carry a negative connotation, suggesting poor organization or unclear thinking. Students and professionals are encouraged to take detailed, organized notes rather than vague ones. This phrase is commonly used in educational settings and professional environments to critique note-taking practices.
NYC Slang
sketchy notes
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unclear notesfuzzy notesimprecise notessketchy notesambiguous notes
Antonyms / Antônimos
clear notesdetailed notesprecise notesspecific notesexplicit notes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
notas vagas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
notas vagas
Common in academic and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
notas vagas
Standard usage, sometimes used colloquially
Portugal
notas vagas
European Portuguese equivalent, used in formal contexts

Related Words

note-takingambiguityclaritydocumentationannotationsketch

Related Idioms & Phrases

to keep vague notes
vague notes on the subject
leave vague notes behind
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