disjointedness
[/dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪdnəs/]
noun
desconexão, falta de coerência, desarticulação
1. The quality or state of being disjointed; lack of connection, coherence, or logical sequence
The disjointedness of his speech made it difficult to follow his argument.
A desconexão de seu discurso tornou difícil acompanhar seu argumento.
2. Lack of continuity or smooth flow between parts or ideas
The disjointedness of the film's narrative confused many viewers.
A falta de coerência da narrativa do filme confundiu muitos espectadores.
3. The state of being separated at joints or lacking proper articulation
The dancer's movements showed a certain disjointedness that was unsettling.
Os movimentos da dançarina mostravam certa desarticulação que era perturbadora.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'desconexão' is frequently used in academic, journalistic, and professional contexts to describe poorly structured arguments or presentations. In American English, the word is common in literary criticism, psychology, and casual conversation when discussing unclear communication or fragmented thinking patterns.
NYC Slang
messiness, all over the place
Related Idioms & Phrases
a loose cannon (pessoa desarticulada nas ações)
all over the place (desconexo, sem lógica)
doesn't add up (não faz sentido, desconexo)
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