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problematic introduction

[prə-ˈblä-mə-tik ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən]
noun phrasefemininepl: problematic introductions / introduções problemáticas
introdução problemática
1. An introduction that presents difficulties, contradictions, or issues that create complications or challenges
The speaker's problematic introduction alienated half the audience from the start.
A introdução problemática do palestrante alienou metade da plateia desde o início.
2. A beginning or commencement of something that contains flaws, controversial elements, or questionable aspects
The film's problematic introduction of the character sparked debate among critics.
A introdução problemática do personagem no filme gerou debate entre críticos.
NYC Slang
rough intro / sketchy start
Synonyms
flawed introductioncontroversial introductiondifficult introductionquestionable introductionawkward introduction
Antonyms
smooth introductionseamless introductioneffective introductionwell-received introduction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
introdução problemática
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
introdução problemática / começo problemático
Both terms used interchangeably
Portugal
introdução problemática
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

start off on the wrong foot
make a bad impression
get off to a rocky start
começo turbulento
início complicado
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