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weak storyline

[/wiːk ˈstɔːrilaɪn/]
nounpl: weak storylines
enredo fraco
1. A narrative or plot in a film, book, television show, or other media that lacks coherence, development, originality, or compelling elements
The movie had great special effects but suffered from a weak storyline that failed to engage the audience.
O filme tinha efeitos especiais excelentes, mas sofria com um enredo fraco que não conseguiu prender a atenção do público.
2. A narrative structure that is predictable, poorly written, or inadequately developed
Critics criticized the series for its weak storyline and one-dimensional characters.
Os críticos criticaram a série por seu enredo fraco e personagens unidimensionais.
Synonyms
poor storylinethin plotshallow narrativeunderdeveloped plotlackluster storylinemediocre narrative
Antonyms
strong storylinecompelling narrativewell-developed plotgripping storylinerich narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enredo fraco
Most commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
enredo fraco / roteiro fraco
Roteiro can also refer to screenplay
Portugal
enredo fraco
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a story that doesn't hold water
a plot that falls apart
lacks substance
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