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disjointed tactics

[dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd ˈtæktɪks]
noun phrasepl: disjointed tactics
táticas desconexas
1. A strategy or plan of action that lacks coherence, coordination, or logical connection between its different parts or elements
The team's disjointed tactics led to a chaotic performance on the field.
As táticas desconexas do time resultaram em um desempenho caótico em campo.
2. Military or competitive maneuvers that are poorly coordinated and fail to work together effectively toward a common objective
The general's disjointed tactics confused his own troops more than the enemy.
As táticas desconexas do general confundiram suas próprias tropas mais do que o inimigo.
NYC Slang
messed-up game plan
Synonyms
incoherent tacticsuncoordinated tacticsfragmented tacticsscattered tacticschaotic tactics
Antonyms
coordinated tacticscoherent tacticsunified tacticsintegrated tacticssynchronized tactics

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
táticas desconexas
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
táticas desorganizadas
emphasizes lack of organization
São Paulo
táticas fragmentadas
common in business and sports contexts
Portugal
táticas desarticuladas
formal usage, emphasizes lack of articulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the place
caught with your pants down
shooting in the dark
lack of game plan
flying by the seat of your pants
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