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abrupt ending

[/əˈbrʌpt ˈɛndɪŋ/]
noun phrasepl: abrupt endings
término abrupto
1. A sudden and unexpected conclusion or finish, without warning or gradual transition
The movie had an abrupt ending that left the audience confused.
O filme teve um término abrupto que deixou o público confuso.
2. The act of stopping something suddenly without proper closure or explanation
The band's abrupt ending of their tour disappointed many fans.
O término abrupto da turnê da banda decepcionou muitos fãs.
Synonyms
sudden endingabrupt conclusionunexpected finishsharp stopprecipitous ending
Antonyms
gradual endingsmooth conclusionnatural finishprogressive ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
término abrupto
Most common and widely understood
São Paulo
fim abrupto
Alternative, slightly more formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
parada abrupta
More colloquial, emphasizing the sudden stop
Portugal
término abrupto
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

come to an abrupt end
end in abruptness
cut short
stop dead in one's tracks
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