muddled inquiry
[ˈmʌdəld ɪnˈkwaɪri]
nounpl: muddled inquiries
investigação confusa
1. A confused, disorganized, or unclear investigation or question that lacks coherent structure or clear objectives
The detective's muddled inquiry into the case led to more confusion than answers.
A investigação confusa do detetive sobre o caso gerou mais confusão do que respostas.
2. A line of questioning or inquiry characterized by unclear thinking, poor organization, or jumbled facts
After hours of muddled inquiry, the committee finally decided to start fresh with a new approach.
Após horas de investigação confusa, o comitê finalmente decidiu começar do zero com uma nova abordagem.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'investigação confusa' is commonly used in legal, journalistic, and academic contexts to describe poorly conducted inquiries. In American English, the phrase emphasizes inefficiency and lack of professionalism. This term is frequently used in crime reporting and bureaucratic contexts where procedural clarity is important.
NYC Slang
messy investigation / hot mess inquiry
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