long-winded document
[/lɔːŋ ˈwɪndɪd ˈdɒkjumənt/]
nounpl: long-winded documents
documento prolixo
1. A written text that is excessively lengthy, verbose, or tedious, containing unnecessary words and details that could be expressed more concisely
The legal contract was such a long-winded document that it took hours to understand the key points.
O contrato legal era um documento tão prolixo que levou horas para entender os pontos principais.
2. An official or formal written composition that uses convoluted language and excessive elaboration rather than clear, direct communication
The government's report was criticized for being a long-winded document full of jargon.
O relatório do governo foi criticado por ser um documento prolixo cheio de jargão.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, long-winded documents are often criticized as inefficient and frustrating. Brazilian corporate culture increasingly values 'objetividade' (objectivity and conciseness), while American business English emphasizes 'executive summaries' to combat verbose documentation. Legal and governmental documents are particularly notorious for this issue in both countries.
NYC Slang
wordy mess; bureaucratic nightmare
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