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confused account

[kənˈfjuːzd əˈkaʊnt]
nounpl: confused accounts
relato confuso
1. A narration or description that is unclear, contradictory, or difficult to understand due to lack of organization or logical sequence
The witness gave a confused account of the accident, mixing up the sequence of events.
A testemunha deu um relato confuso do acidente, misturando a sequência dos eventos.
2. In accounting/finance: a financial record or statement that contains errors, inconsistencies, or unclear entries
The auditor discovered a confused account in the company's ledger.
O auditor descobriu uma conta confusa no livro razão da empresa.
Synonyms
muddled accountunclear accountincoherent narrativegarbled reportmixed-up story
Antonyms
clear accountcoherent narrativelucid explanationorderly account

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relato confuso
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
depoimento confuso
Often used in legal/judicial contexts
Portugal
relato confuso
Same as Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the story straight
set the record straight
muddy the waters
get one's wires crossed
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