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uncoordinated elements

[/ˌʌnkoʊˈɔrdɪneɪtɪd ˈɛləmənts/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural phrase)
elementos desconexos
1. Parts or components that lack proper coordination, organization, or connection; elements that do not work together harmoniously
The project failed because it consisted of uncoordinated elements with no clear strategy.
O projeto fracassou porque consistia em elementos desconexos sem estratégia clara.
2. In physical or motor contexts: movements or body parts that lack synchronization or proper control
The patient's uncoordinated elements made walking difficult.
Os elementos desconexos do paciente tornavam a caminhada difícil.
Synonyms
disconnected elementsdisjointed partsscattered componentsincoherent parts
Antonyms
coordinated elementsintegrated componentsunified partscoherent elements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elementos desconexos
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
elementos desarticulados
Alternative formal usage
Portugal
elementos descoordensados
Portuguese preference for slightly different phrasing
Rio de Janeiro
elementos soltos
Colloquial variation meaning loose/scattered elements

Related Idioms & Phrases

all over the place
out of sync
at loose ends
scattered to the four winds
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