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disjointed storyline

[/dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd ˈstɔːrilaɪn/]
nounpl: disjointed storylines
trama desconectada
1. A narrative or plot structure that lacks coherence, continuity, or logical connection between scenes, events, or sequences
The film's disjointed storyline made it difficult for audiences to follow the plot.
A trama desconectada do filme dificultou o acompanhamento da história pelo público.
2. A narrative where events seem fragmented, non-linear, or poorly organized in their presentation
Critics complained about the novel's disjointed storyline and unclear character motivations.
Críticos reclamaram da trama desconectada do romance e das motivações pouco claras dos personagens.
Synonyms
fragmented narrativeincoherent plotscattered storylinechoppy narrativebroken narrative
Antonyms
coherent storylinelinear narrativewell-structured plotseamless narrativecohesive storyline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trama desconectada
Most common term used in Brazilian media and film criticism
São Paulo
enredo fragmentado
Alternative term emphasizing fragmentation
Portugal
trama desconexa
Preferred term in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
história desarticulada
Regional variation emphasizing lack of articulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the map
lose the thread
fall apart at the seams
doesn't add up
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