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thin plot

[θɪn plɒt]
nounpl: thin plots
enredo fraco
1. A narrative or storyline in a book, film, or play that lacks depth, complexity, or believability; a plot with insufficient character development or logical progression
Critics complained that the movie had a thin plot that failed to engage the audience.
Os críticos reclamaram que o filme tinha um enredo fraco que não conseguiu prender a atenção do público.
2. A story that is overly simplistic or predictable
Despite the impressive visuals, the thin plot made the film forgettable.
Apesar dos visuais impressionantes, o enredo fraco tornou o filme esquecível.
Synonyms
weak plotshallow plotflimsy plotcontrived plotpredictable plotsuperficial plot
Antonyms
compelling plotcomplex plotintricate plotwell-developed plotengaging plot

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enredo fraco
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
trama fraca
Alternative using 'trama' instead of 'enredo'
Portugal
enredo fraco
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a plot that doesn't hold water
a story that falls apart
lacking substance in the narrative
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