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jumbled narrative

[/ˈdʒʌmbəld ˈnærətɪv/]
nounpl: jumbled narratives
narrativa confusa
1. A story or account that is disorganized, incoherent, or presented in a confused and disorderly manner
The witness gave a jumbled narrative of the events, mixing up the sequence and details.
A testemunha forneceu uma narrativa confusa dos acontecimentos, confundindo a sequência e os detalhes.
2. A non-linear or fragmented storytelling where events are presented out of order or without clear structure
The novel's jumbled narrative made it difficult for readers to follow the plot.
A narrativa confusa do romance dificultou o acompanhamento da trama pelos leitores.
Synonyms
disjointed narrativefragmented narrativeincoherent narrativemuddled narrativeconfused account
Antonyms
coherent narrativeclear narrativelinear narrativeorderly account

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa confusa
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
narrativa desorganizada
Alternative form, slightly more formal
Portugal
narrativa desordenada
Portuguese preference for 'desordenada' over 'confusa'

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the place
all over the map
mixed up
all a jumble
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