self-contradicting narrative
[self-kən-ˈtræ-dɪk-tɪŋ ˈnæ-rə-tɪv]
nounpl: self-contradicting narratives
narrativa contraditória
1. A story or account that contains internal contradictions where different parts contradict or oppose each other, making the overall account logically inconsistent
The witness's self-contradicting narrative made it difficult for the jury to determine what actually happened at the crime scene.
A narrativa contraditória da testemunha dificultou a determinação do que realmente aconteceu na cena do crime.
2. A narrative structure where the protagonist or narrator unknowingly presents conflicting statements or events that undermine the credibility of the story
The novel's self-contradicting narrative created an unreliable narrator that confused readers about the truth.
A narrativa contraditória do romance criou um narrador não confiável que confundiu os leitores sobre a verdade.
Related Idioms & Phrases
speak with a forked tongue
have your story straight
tell two different stories
caught in a contradiction
your story doesn't add up
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