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disjointed explanation

[dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd ɛksplə'neɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: disjointed explanations
explicação desconexa
1. An explanation that lacks logical flow, coherence, or clear connection between ideas; fragmented or incoherent account
His disjointed explanation of the accident left everyone confused about what actually happened.
Sua explicação desconexa do acidente deixou todos confusos sobre o que realmente aconteceu.
2. A statement or narrative with interruptions, gaps, or abrupt transitions that make it difficult to understand
The witness gave a disjointed explanation of the events, jumping from one moment to another.
A testemunha deu uma explicação desconexa dos eventos, pulando de um momento para outro.
Synonyms
incoherent explanationfragmented explanationrambling explanationconfused explanationmuddled explanation
Antonyms
coherent explanationclear explanationlogical explanationorganized explanationwell-structured explanation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
explicação desconexa
Standard usage in informal and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
explicação desconexa
Common in colloquial speech
São Paulo
explicação desconexa
Used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
explicação desconectada
Portuguese prefers 'desconectada' as alternative to 'desconexa'

Related Idioms & Phrases

to ramble on
all over the place
make no sense
lose the thread
jump around
not follow (a line of thought)
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