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monotonous plot

[/məˈnɒtənəs plɒt/]
noun phrasepl: monotonous plots
enredo monótono
1. A narrative or sequence of events in a story that lacks variation, excitement, or interest; a storyline that remains unchanging or repetitive throughout
The film suffered from a monotonous plot that failed to engage the audience.
O filme sofria com um enredo monótono que não conseguia envolver o público.
2. A story structure characterized by predictable developments and minimal emotional or dramatic variation
Critics complained about the monotonous plot of the novel, saying nothing surprising ever happened.
Os críticos reclamaram do enredo monótono do romance, dizendo que nada de surpresa jamais acontecia.
NYC Slang
boring ass plot / snooze-fest plot
Synonyms
tedious plotdull plotunvarying plotrepetitive narrativetiresome storylineenredo tediosoenredo entediantenarrativa sem graça
Antonyms
compelling plotexciting narrativeengaging storylineenredo envolventenarrativa emocionantehistória cativante

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enredo monótono
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
enredo chato
More colloquial, using 'chato' (boring) instead of 'monótono'
São Paulo
enredo monótono
Standard formal usage
Portugal
trama monótona
Portuguese prefer 'trama' over 'enredo' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

lack of narrative drive
predictable turn of events
same old story
falling flat
sem surpresas
falta de movimento na trama
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