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inconclusive narrative

[ɪn.kənˈkluː.sɪv ˈnær.ə.tɪv]
noun phrasepl: inconclusive narratives
narrativa inconclusiva
1. A story, account, or sequence of events that does not reach a definitive ending or clear resolution, leaving the outcome or meaning ambiguous
The detective's report presented an inconclusive narrative about what happened at the crime scene.
O relatório do detetive apresentou uma narrativa inconclusiva sobre o que aconteceu no local do crime.
2. A narrative structure that intentionally avoids providing final answers or clear conclusions to the plot or themes
The film's inconclusive narrative left audiences debating the true meaning of the ending.
A narrativa inconclusiva do filme deixou o público debatendo o significado real do desfecho.
Synonyms
unresolved narrativeambiguous narrativeopen-ended narrativeindeterminate narrativeambiguous ending
Antonyms
conclusive narrativedefinitive narrativeresolved narrativeclear narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa inconclusiva
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
narrativa inconclusiva
standard European Portuguese usage
General
história sem conclusão
alternative, more colloquial expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave someone hanging
left to your own devices
up in the air
leave the door open
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