disjointed transitions
[dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd trænˈzɪʃənz]
noun phrasepl: disjointed transitions
transições desconexas
1. Abrupt or awkward shifts between ideas, scenes, or topics that lack smooth connection or logical flow
The film suffered from disjointed transitions that made it difficult to follow the narrative.
O filme sofreu com transições desconexas que dificultaram o acompanhamento da narrativa.
2. Poorly coordinated movements or changes in direction that appear unnatural or lack continuity
His dance performance had disjointed transitions between movements.
Sua apresentação de dança tinha transições desconexas entre os movimentos.
3. In writing or speech, shifts between paragraphs or sentences that are incoherent or fail to maintain logical progression
The essay's disjointed transitions confused readers about the author's main argument.
As transições desconexas do ensaio confundiram os leitores sobre o argumento principal do autor.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, this term is commonly used in film, literature, and education to critique poor narrative structure or writing quality. In Brazil, it's frequently discussed in cinema studies and literary criticism. In the USA, it's widely used in creative writing workshops and film production. The phrase emphasizes the importance of coherence and flow in storytelling across both cultures.
NYC Slang
clunky transitions
Related Idioms & Phrases
from pillar to post (describing disjointed movement between places)
all over the place (describing disjointed and unfocused transitions)
jumping around (informal expression for disjointed topic transitions)
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