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disorderly finish

[dɪˈsɔrdərli ˈfɪnɪʃ]
nounpl: disorderly finishes
término desordenado
1. A chaotic, unorganized, or tumultuous conclusion to an event, competition, or situation
The race had a disorderly finish when multiple runners crossed the line simultaneously and disputed the result.
A corrida teve um término desordenado quando vários corredores cruzaram a linha de chegada simultaneamente e contestaram o resultado.
2. An ending marked by confusion, lack of control, or improper procedure
The meeting ended in a disorderly finish with people shouting over one another.
A reunião terminou com um término desordenado com pessoas gritando uma sobre a outra.
NYC Slang
messy finish / botched ending
Synonyms
chaotic endingconfused conclusiontumultuous finishmessy endingdisruptive conclusion
Antonyms
orderly finishclean finishorganized conclusionsmooth endingpeaceful conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
término desordenado
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
final caótico
alternative formal usage
Portugal
desfecho desordenado
more literary alternative used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a rough around the edges finish
things fell apart at the end
didn't stick the landing
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