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inconsistent plot

[/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt plɑːt/]
nounpl: inconsistent plots
enredo inconsistente
1. A narrative structure in a story, film, or literary work that contains contradictions, logical errors, or events that do not align with previously established facts or character motivations
The movie suffered from an inconsistent plot where the protagonist's motivations changed without explanation.
O filme sofria com um enredo inconsistente onde as motivações do protagonista mudavam sem explicação.
2. A storyline that fails to maintain coherence or continuity throughout the narrative
Critics noted the inconsistent plot made it difficult to follow the story's logic.
Os críticos observaram que o enredo inconsistente dificultava acompanhar a lógica da história.
Synonyms
contradictory plotflawed plotdisjointed narrativeplot holesillogical storyline
Antonyms
coherent plotconsistent narrativelogical storylinewell-structured plot

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enredo inconsistente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
enredo contraditório
Alternative phrase commonly used in literary criticism
Portugal
intriga inconsistente
Portuguese preference for 'intriga' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

plot hole
continuity error
narrative inconsistency
logical fallacy in storytelling
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