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flimsy narrative

[ˈflɪmzi ˈnærətɪv]
nounpl: flimsy narratives
narrativa frágil
1. A weak, unconvincing, or poorly constructed story or account that lacks substance, credibility, or logical coherence
The defendant's flimsy narrative about his whereabouts failed to convince the jury.
A narrativa frágil do réu sobre seu paradeiro não convenceu o júri.
2. An explanation or story that is easily questioned, doubted, or refuted due to insufficient evidence or logical inconsistencies
The government's flimsy narrative about the incident was quickly challenged by independent journalists.
A narrativa frágil do governo sobre o incidente foi rapidamente desafiada por jornalistas independentes.
NYC Slang
weak sauce narrative / story that doesn't hold up
Synonyms
weak narrativeunconvincing storythin narrativeinsubstantial accounthollow storythreadbare explanation
Antonyms
compelling narrativesolid narrativecredible storyrobust accountsubstantial narrativeconvincing story

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa frágil
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
narrativa fraca
Colloquial variation
São Paulo
narrativa inconsistente
Emphasizes logical inconsistency
Portugal
narrativa frágil
Formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

doesn't hold water
falls apart under scrutiny
full of holes
not add up
unravels quickly
lacks substance
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