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vague narrative

[veɪg ˈnærətɪv]
nounpl: vague narratives
narrativa vaga
1. A story or account that lacks clarity, precision, or specific details; a narrative characterized by unclear or indefinite descriptions
The witness gave a vague narrative of the accident, unable to recall specific details.
A testemunha forneceu uma narrativa vaga do acidente, incapaz de se lembrar de detalhes específicos.
2. A recounting of events or experiences that is imprecise or ambiguous in its meaning or intent
The author's vague narrative left readers confused about the protagonist's true motivations.
A narrativa vaga do autor deixou os leitores confusos sobre as verdadeiras motivações do protagonista.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy story; beat-around-the-bush narrative
Synonyms
unclear narrativeambiguous narrativeindefinite narrativeimprecise accountfuzzy story
Antonyms
clear narrativeprecise narrativedetailed accountexplicit storywell-defined narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa vaga
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
narrativa vaga
Standard formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
narrativa vaga
Standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'história confusa'
Portugal
narrativa vaga
Standard formal usage; may also use 'relato impreciso'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a story that beats around the bush
a narrative with loose ends
tell a sketchy story
leave someone in the dark
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