scattered idea
[ˈskætərd aɪˈdiːə]
noun phrasepl: scattered ideas
ideia desorganizada / ideia fragmentada
1. An idea that lacks coherence, organization, or clear structure; thoughts that are disconnected or disjointed
His presentation was full of scattered ideas that didn't connect to a main argument.
Sua apresentação estava cheia de ideias desorganizadas que não se conectavam a um argumento principal.
2. A thought or concept that appears randomly or sporadically without systematic development
She jotted down scattered ideas in her notebook before organizing them into a coherent essay.
Ela anotou ideias fragmentadas em seu caderno antes de organizá-las em um ensaio coerente.
In Brazilian business and academic settings, having 'ideias desorganizadas' is often viewed negatively and professionals are encouraged to 'organizar os pensamentos' (organize thoughts) before presentations. In American culture, scattered ideas are often associated with creative brainstorming sessions where such thoughts are valued as stepping stones to innovation.
NYC Slang
half-baked idea / all over the place
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