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confusing manner

[kənˈfjuːzɪŋ ˈmænər]
noun phrasepl: confusing manners
maneira confusa
1. a way of doing something or behaving that is unclear, perplexing, or difficult to understand
He explained the concept in a confusing manner that left everyone puzzled.
Ele explicou o conceito de uma maneira confusa que deixou todos confundidos.
2. a method or style of communication or action that causes confusion or bewilderment
She presented the data in a confusing manner with contradictory statements.
Ela apresentou os dados de forma confusa com afirmações contraditórias.
NYC Slang
in a mad confusing way
Synonyms
confusing wayunclear mannerbewildering wayperplexing mannerambiguous fashion
Antonyms
clear mannerlucid mannerplain waystraightforward mannerunderstandable way

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maneira confusa
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
jeito confuso
informal alternative commonly used in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
forma confusa
frequently used in Rio de Janeiro region
Portugal
maneira confusa
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak in riddles
beat around the bush
throw someone for a loop
speak in tongues
leave someone in the dark
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