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jumbled manner

[/ˈdʒʌmbəld ˈmænər/]
noun phrasepl: jumbled manners
forma desordenada; maneira confusa
1. a disorderly, confused, or haphazard way of doing something; lack of organization or clarity
He explained the project in a jumbled manner, leaving everyone confused.
Ele explicou o projeto de forma desordenada, deixando todos confusos.
2. speech or presentation characterized by mixed-up words, thoughts, or ideas
The witness testified in a jumbled manner, making it hard for the jury to follow.
A testemunha testemunhou de maneira confusa, dificultando o acompanhamento do júri.
NYC Slang
helter-skelter way; all over the place
Synonyms
confused mannerdisorderly mannerhaphazard mannerchaotic mannermuddled mannerincoherent manner
Antonyms
orderly mannerorganized mannerclear mannercoherent mannerlogical mannersystematic manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de forma confusa; de maneira desordenada
Common in everyday speech and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
de jeito bagunçado; de forma confusa
More colloquial usage
São Paulo
de forma desorganizada; de maneira confusa
Commonly used in business and formal contexts
Portugal
de forma desordenada; de maneira confusa
Similar to standard Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the place
all mixed up
in a muddle
topsy-turvy
in disarray
head over heels
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