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tangled narrative

[ˈtæŋɡəld ˈnærətɪv]
nounpl: tangled narratives
narrativa emaranhada
1. A story or account that is confusing, complex, or difficult to follow due to its intricate plot structure, multiple interweaving storylines, or unclear connections between events
The tangled narrative of the novel made it challenging for readers to understand the true sequence of events.
A narrativa emaranhada do romance tornou desafiador para os leitores entender a verdadeira sequência de eventos.
2. An account or explanation that contains contradictions, unclear relationships between ideas, or a confusing presentation of information
The witness provided a tangled narrative that raised more questions than answers.
A testemunha forneceu uma narrativa confusa que levantou mais perguntas do que respostas.
NYC Slang
messy story
Synonyms
convoluted narrativecomplex storyintricate plotconfusing accountlabyrinthine narrative
Antonyms
clear narrativestraightforward storysimple plotlinear narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa emaranhada
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
história confusa
Alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
narrativa complexa
More formal, business-oriented variant
Portugal
narrativa emaranhada
Standard Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

a web of lies
connect the dots
unravel the mystery
make heads or tails of something
lost in the sauce
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