1. A storyline in a narrative work that is difficult to understand, poorly explained, or lacking coherence
The movie suffered from an unclear plot that left audiences confused.
O filme sofreu com uma trama confusa que deixou o público confundido.
2. A narrative sequence with ambiguous or contradictory elements that obscure the main storyline
Critics complained about the unclear plot of the novel.
Críticos reclamaram da trama confusa do romance.