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vague objective

[veɪɡ əbˈdʒektɪv]
nounpl: vague objectives
objetivo vago
1. A goal or aim that lacks clarity, precision, or specific details; an unclear or poorly defined purpose
The company's vague objective made it difficult for employees to understand what they were working towards.
O objetivo vago da empresa dificultava a compreensão dos funcionários sobre o que estavam buscando alcançar.
2. An ambiguous target or intention that is not clearly stated or measurable
Setting a vague objective like 'improve performance' without specific metrics is ineffective for project management.
Estabelecer um objetivo vago como 'melhorar o desempenho' sem métricas específicas é ineficaz para a gestão de projetos.
Synonyms
ambiguous goalunclear aimfuzzy objectiveimprecise targetill-defined purposenebulous goal
Antonyms
clear objectivespecific goalprecise aimwell-defined targetconcrete objective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo vago
Standard usage in business and educational contexts
São Paulo
objetivo vago
Common in corporate and professional settings
Portugal
objetivo vago
Used in formal and professional contexts; sometimes 'propósito vago'

Related Idioms & Phrases

shooting in the dark
flying by the seat of your pants
without a clear direction
objectivo impreciso
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