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bad ending

[/bæd ˈɛndɪŋ/]
nounpl: bad endings
final ruim
1. An unsatisfactory, unhappy, or tragic conclusion to a story, movie, game, or situation
The movie had a bad ending that left the audience disappointed.
O filme teve um final ruim que deixou a audiência decepcionada.
2. In gaming or interactive media, a negative outcome or game over state resulting from player choices or failures
I got a bad ending because I made the wrong choices throughout the game.
Obtive um final ruim porque fiz as escolhas erradas durante o jogo.
Synonyms
unhappy endingtragic endingdisappointing conclusionnegative outcome
Antonyms
good endinghappy endingsatisfying conclusionpositive outcome

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final ruim
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
final ruim / desfecho ruim
Both terms are used interchangeably
Portugal
final mau / desfecho negativo
Portuguese uses 'mau' instead of 'ruim'; more formal contexts prefer 'desfecho'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a bitter ending
end on a sour note
it all went downhill
things didn't work out
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