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illogical plot

[/ɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl plɒt/]
nounpl: illogical plots
enredo ilógico
1. A narrative sequence of events in a story, film, or literary work that lacks logical consistency, coherence, or rational cause-and-effect relationships
The movie suffered from an illogical plot that made it difficult for audiences to follow the story.
O filme sofreu com um enredo ilógico que tornou difícil para o público acompanhar a história.
2. A storyline containing contradictions, unmotivated character actions, or unexplained narrative developments
Critics complained about the illogical plot where the protagonist suddenly had abilities never mentioned before.
Os críticos reclamaram do enredo ilógico onde o protagonista de repente tinha habilidades nunca mencionadas antes.
Synonyms
incoherent plotinconsistent narrativeimplausible storycontrived plotpoorly constructed storyline
Antonyms
logical plotcoherent narrativewell-structured storyconsistent storylineplausible narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enredo ilógico
Standard usage across Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
enredo ilógico/trama sem pé nem cabeça
Colloquial: 'trama sem pé nem cabeça' (plot without head or feet) is commonly used
São Paulo
enredo ilógico
Standard formal usage
Portugal
enredo ilógico/trama incoerente
Both terms used; 'trama incoerente' more common in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

doesn't add up
doesn't make sense
full of plot holes
stretches credibility
strains belief
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