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disappointing ending

[dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ ˈɛndɪŋ]
noun phrasepl: disappointing endings
final decepcionante
1. An conclusion or finale of something (such as a story, movie, game, or event) that fails to meet expectations and leaves one feeling let down or unsatisfied
The movie had a disappointing ending that left the audience frustrated.
O filme teve um final decepcionante que deixou a plateia frustrada.
2. An outcome that is anticlimactic or falls short of what was anticipated or promised
After all the buildup, the season finale was a disappointing ending.
Depois de toda a expectativa, o final da temporada foi uma final decepcionante.
NYC Slang
weak ending / a total letdown
Synonyms
anticlimactic endingunsatisfying conclusionletdownunderwhelming finalebitter end
Antonyms
satisfying endinghappy endingtriumphant conclusionfulfilling finale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final decepcionante
Standard and widely used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
final chato / final sem graça
Colloquial alternative using 'chato' (annoying/boring)
São Paulo
final decepcionante
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
final decepcionante / fim decepcionante
Standard usage; 'fim' is more commonly used than 'final' in Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a bitter end
fall flat on its face
leave a bad taste in one's mouth
go out with a whimper
anticlimax
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