underdeveloped characters
[/ˌʌndərdɪˈveləpt ˈkærɪktərz/]
noun phrasepl: underdeveloped characters
personagens subdesenvolvidas
1. Characters in a narrative (book, film, play) that lack depth, complexity, or sufficient backstory; characters whose motivations, emotions, and personalities are not fully explored or explained
The film received criticism for its underdeveloped characters that failed to engage the audience emotionally.
O filme recebeu críticas pelas suas personagens subdesenvolvidas que falharam em engajar o público emocionalmente.
2. Fictional persons whose arc, growth, or transformation throughout the story is minimal or unconvincing
Many readers complained that the supporting cast consisted of underdeveloped characters with no real agency.
Muitos leitores reclamaram que o elenco de apoio era composto por personagens subdesenvolvidas sem agência real.
This term is widely used in literary criticism, film reviews, and creative writing discussions in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian academia and media, 'personagens subdesenvolvidas' is the standard critical term. The concept is central to discussions of storytelling quality, with underdeveloped characters often cited as a major flaw in poorly executed narratives across all media formats.
NYC Slang
flat characters, cardboard cutouts
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