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ambiguous plotline

[əmˈbɪɡjuəs ˈplɒtlaɪn]
nounpl: ambiguous plotlines
trama ambígua
1. A narrative storyline or sequence of events in a story that is unclear, open to multiple interpretations, or deliberately vague regarding its meaning or resolution
The film's ambiguous plotline left audiences debating its true ending for months.
A trama ambígua do filme deixou o público debatendo seu verdadeiro final por meses.
2. A plot structure that intentionally avoids providing clear answers or definitive conclusions about character motivations or story outcomes
The author chose an ambiguous plotline to challenge readers to form their own conclusions.
A autora escolheu uma trama ambígua para desafiar os leitores a formar suas próprias conclusões.
Synonyms
unclear plotvague narrativeopen-ended storylineenigmatic plot
Antonyms
clear plotlinestraightforward narrativedefinitive plotexplicit storyline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trama ambígua
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese literature and film criticism
São Paulo
enredo ambíguo
Alternative term frequently used in São Paulo media and academic contexts
Portugal
trama ambígua
Preferred term in Portuguese European Portuguese, also used in academic discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave room for interpretation
open to debate
read between the lines
the plot thickens
unclear ending
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