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grim ending

[/ɡrɪm ˈɛndɪŋ/]
noun phrasepl: grim endings
desfecho sombrio
1. A dark, bleak, or tragic conclusion to a story, event, or situation
The novel had a grim ending that left readers feeling melancholic.
O romance teve um desfecho sombrio que deixou os leitores melancólicos.
2. An unhappy or unfortunate outcome
The movie's grim ending reflected the harsh realities of war.
O desfecho sombrio do filme refletia as duras realidades da guerra.
Synonyms
tragic endingdark endingbleak conclusionunhappy endingbad endingunfortunate outcome
Antonyms
happy endingbright endingcheerful conclusionhopeful endingpositive outcome

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desfecho sombrio / final sombrio
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese literature and media
São Paulo
desfecho sombrio
Standard usage consistent with general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
desfecho sombrio / final tenebroso
Tenebroso is more common in European Portuguese for darker connotations

Related Idioms & Phrases

a sad ending
a dark turn of events
things took a turn for the worse
a tragic turn
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