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narrativa obscura

[nar-uh-TEE-vuh ub-SKYOO-ruh]
nounfemininepl: narrativas obscuras
dark narrative; obscure narrative
1. A story or account that is intentionally vague, cryptic, or difficult to understand; a narrative with hidden or unclear meanings
The film presents a narrativa obscura that keeps audiences guessing throughout.
O filme apresenta uma narrativa obscura que mantém o público especulando durante todo o tempo.
2. A narrative style characterized by ambiguity, mystery, and lack of clarity in plot or character motivation
The author's use of narrativa obscura creates an unsettling atmosphere in the novel.
O uso de narrativa obscura pelo autor cria uma atmosfera perturbadora no romance.
Synonyms
narrativa enigmáticanarrativa misteriosanarrativa confusanarrativa ambígua
Antonyms
narrativa claranarrativa transparentenarrativa evidente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa obscura
Standard usage in literary and academic contexts
Portugal
narrativa obscura
Same usage as in Brazil; common in European Portuguese literary criticism

Related Idioms & Phrases

uma trama nas sombras
história envolta em mistério
narrativa de difícil compreensão
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