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flawed storyline

[/flɔːd ˈstɔːrilaɪn/]
nounpl: flawed storylines
enredo com falhas
1. A narrative or plot structure that contains logical inconsistencies, plot holes, or structural weaknesses that undermine the coherence or credibility of the story
The movie received poor reviews due to its flawed storyline that didn't make sense in the third act.
O filme recebeu críticas ruins devido ao seu enredo com falhas que não fazia sentido no terceiro ato.
2. A narrative characterized by weak character development, unconvincing motivations, or implausible plot developments
Fans criticized the book's flawed storyline because the protagonist's sudden change of heart was never properly explained.
Os fãs criticaram o enredo com falhas do livro porque a mudança repentina de coração do protagonista nunca foi devidamente explicada.
NYC Slang
weak plot / trash storyline
Synonyms
problematic plotweak storylineincoherent narrativeplot holesdefective plotpoorly constructed narrative
Antonyms
coherent storylinewell-crafted plotlogical narrativesolid storylineseamless plot

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enredo com falhas / enredo deficiente
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese media criticism
São Paulo
roteiro furado / enredo com buracos
informal usage common in film industry circles
Portugal
intriga com falhas / trama deficiente
formal usage in Portuguese literary and film contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

plot hole
narrative inconsistency
story doesn't hold water
falls apart at the seams
doesn't add up
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