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dull sections

[dʌl ˈsɛkʃənz]
nounpl: dull sections
seções monótonas
1. Parts of a text, film, performance, or other work that lack interest, excitement, or engagement; boring or tedious passages
The movie had some dull sections in the middle that made it hard to stay focused.
O filme tinha algumas seções monótonas no meio que tornavam difícil manter o foco.
2. Areas or passages characterized by lack of brightness, color, or visual interest
The painting had several dull sections that contrasted with the vibrant foreground.
A pintura tinha várias seções opacas que contrastavam com o primeiro plano vibrante.
Synonyms
boring passagestedious sectionsuninteresting partssluggish passagesbland sectionstrite sections
Antonyms
exciting sectionsvibrant sectionsinteresting passagesengaging partslively sections

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seções monótonas
Most common usage in Brazil
Brazil
trechos chatos
More colloquial alternative
Portugal
secções entediantes
Using European Portuguese spelling 'secções'
Portugal
partes aborrecidas
Alternative colloquial form used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

a slow burn
losing steam
hit a snag
fall flat
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