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vague subject

[/veɪɡ ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/]
nounpl: vague subjects
assunto vago
1. A topic or matter that is unclear, indefinite, or lacking in specific details or precision
The meeting focused on a vague subject that left everyone confused about the actual goals.
A reunião se concentrou em um assunto vago que deixou todos confusos sobre os objetivos reais.
2. In grammar, a subject of a sentence that is unclear or does not have a definite antecedent
In the sentence 'It says here that we should leave,' the subject 'it' is vague.
Na frase 'Diz aqui que devemos sair,' o sujeito 'diz' é vago.
Synonyms
unclear subjectindefinite subjectambiguous subjectfuzzy topic
Antonyms
clear subjectdefinite subjectspecific subjectprecise topic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assunto vago
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
assunto vago/pouco claro
Common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
tema vago/impreciso
Portuguese preference for 'tema' or 'tópico impreciso'

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat around the bush
speak in circles
not pin down
leave something to the imagination
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