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ambiguous ending

[/æmˈbɪɡjuəs ˈɛndɪŋ/]
nounpl: ambiguous endings
final ambíguo
1. The conclusion of a narrative, film, or literary work that is unclear, open to multiple interpretations, or deliberately left unresolved
The movie's ambiguous ending left audiences debating its true meaning for weeks.
O final ambíguo do filme deixou o público debatendo seu verdadeiro significado por semanas.
2. An ending that does not provide definitive closure or a clear resolution to the plot
Some readers disliked the novel's ambiguous ending because they wanted to know what happened to the protagonist.
Alguns leitores não gostaram do final ambíguo do romance porque queriam saber o que aconteceu com o protagonista.
Synonyms
open endingunresolved endinginconclusive endingindeterminate endingcliffhanger
Antonyms
definitive endingclear endingconclusive endingresolved endinghappy ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final ambíguo
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese literature and film criticism
São Paulo
final ambíguo
Common in academic and literary contexts
Portugal
final ambíguo
Standard usage; may also use 'desfecho ambíguo' for more formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave to interpretation
up in the air
left hanging
open to debate
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