confused statement
[/kənˈfjuːzd ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: confused statements
declaração confusa
1. A statement that is unclear, contradictory, or difficult to understand due to lack of coherence or logical organization
The witness gave a confused statement to the police about what happened at the scene.
A testemunha deu uma declaração confusa à polícia sobre o que aconteceu no local.
2. An utterance or written expression that mixes up facts, ideas, or details in a bewildering manner
His confused statement made it harder for everyone to understand his actual position on the matter.
Sua declaração confusa dificultou ainda mais a compreensão de sua posição real sobre a questão.
3. A speech or text that lacks clarity due to the speaker's or writer's confusion or disorientation
After the accident, the victim's confused statement suggested she was in shock.
Após o acidente, a declaração confusa da vítima sugeriu que ela estava em choque.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, educational, and everyday contexts in both American and Brazilian English. In legal proceedings (common in both US and Brazil), confused statements from witnesses can significantly impact case outcomes. In Brazilian Portuguese, it's frequently heard in news reports, court testimonies, and when describing someone's unclear explanation.
NYC Slang
mixed up statement / word salad
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