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unconvincing narrative

[/ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ ˈnærətɪv/]
noun phrasepl: unconvincing narratives
narrativa pouco convincente
1. A story, account, or explanation that fails to persuade or compel belief due to lack of credibility, logical consistency, or supporting evidence
The defendant's unconvincing narrative about his whereabouts on the night of the crime raised suspicions among the jury.
A narrativa pouco convincente do réu sobre seu paradeiro na noite do crime despertou suspeitas entre os jurados.
2. A plot or storyline in literature or film that seems implausible, poorly constructed, or lacking in emotional authenticity
Critics dismissed the movie's unconvincing narrative as predictable and emotionally hollow.
Os críticos descartaram a narrativa pouco convincente do filme como previsível e emocionalmente vazia.
NYC Slang
weak story; sus narrative
Synonyms
implausible narrativeunpersuasive accountweak storylineunconvincing storyflimsy narrativequestionable account
Antonyms
convincing narrativecompelling storypersuasive accountcredible narrativebelievable storyline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa pouco convincente
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
narrativa fraca
More colloquial alternative emphasizing weakness
São Paulo
narrativa pouco credível
Emphasis on lack of credibility
Portugal
narrativa pouco convincente
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

doesn't hold water
full of holes
hard to swallow
fishy story
stretching the truth
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