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contentious ending

[/kənˈtenʃəs ˈɛndɪŋ/]
nounpl: contentious endings
final contencioso/desfecho polêmico
1. A conclusion or resolution of a narrative, event, or situation that is disputed, controversial, or causes disagreement among parties involved or observers
The movie received mixed reviews due to its contentious ending that left audiences divided.
O filme recebeu críticas mistas devido ao seu desfecho polêmico que dividiu o público.
2. An ending that provokes debate, conflict, or disagreement because it is ambiguous, unexpected, or unsatisfying
The court case had a contentious ending when the judge ruled in favor of neither party completely.
O caso judicial teve um final contencioso quando o juiz não favoreceu completamente nenhuma das partes.
Synonyms
disputed endingcontroversial conclusiondebatable outcomeproblematic finaledivisive ending
Antonyms
unanimous endingsatisfactory conclusionagreed-upon resolutionclear-cut finale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desfecho polêmico/contencioso
Commonly used in literary and film criticism
Rio de Janeiro
final polêmico
Casual usage in colloquial speech
São Paulo
encerramento controverso
More formal business and legal contexts
Portugal
conclusão contenciosa/desfecho litigioso
More common in legal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave things up in the air
end on a sour note
leave people divided
cause a stir
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