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dull storyline

[/dʌl ˈstɔːrilaɪn/]
noun phrasepl: dull storylines
trama entediante
1. A narrative or plot that lacks interest, excitement, or originality; a story that fails to engage the audience
The movie suffered from a dull storyline that made it difficult to stay interested.
O filme sofria com uma trama entediante que dificultava manter o interesse.
2. A sequence of events in a narrative that is monotonous, predictable, or uninspiring
Critics complained about the dull storyline and lack of character development.
Os críticos reclamaram sobre a trama entediante e a falta de desenvolvimento dos personagens.
NYC Slang
boring storyline; weak plot
Synonyms
boring plottedious narrativeuninspiring storylinemonotonous plotlackluster storyline
Antonyms
engaging storylinecompelling narrativegripping plotriveting storylineexciting narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trama entediante
Most commonly used form
Brazil
enredo chato
Alternative colloquial form
Portugal
trama aborrecida
Common in European Portuguese
Portugal
enredo monótono
Alternative form emphasizing monotony

Related Idioms & Phrases

put someone to sleep (with a dull storyline)
lose the plot
a tale that goes nowhere
paint by numbers story
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