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unclear narrative

[/ʌnˈklɪər ˈnærətɪv/]
nounpl: unclear narratives
narrativa confusa / narrativa pouco clara
1. A story, account, or explanation that is difficult to understand due to lack of clarity, coherence, or logical structure
The movie received criticism for its unclear narrative that left audiences confused about the plot.
O filme recebeu críticas por sua narrativa confusa que deixou o público confundido sobre o enredo.
2. A written or spoken account that lacks clear organization or fails to effectively communicate its intended meaning
The witness's unclear narrative made it difficult for the jury to understand what happened.
A narrativa pouco clara da testemunha dificultou a compreensão do júri sobre o ocorrido.
Synonyms
confusing narrativemuddled narrativeincoherent narrativevague narrativeambiguous narrative
Antonyms
clear narrativecoherent narrativelucid narrativetransparent narrativewell-structured narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa confusa / narrativa poco clara
Commonly used in literary and film criticism
Portugal
narrativa pouco clara / narrativa confusa
Both terms are equally acceptable in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a tangled narrative
a muddled story
lose the plot
hard to follow
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