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sluggish conclusion

[/ˈslʌɡɪʃ kənˈkluːʒən/]
noun phrasepl: sluggish conclusions
conclusão lenta
1. An ending or final decision that is slow, delayed, or lacking in momentum or urgency
The meeting had a sluggish conclusion, taking much longer than expected to reach a final decision.
A reunião teve uma conclusão lenta, levando muito mais tempo do que o esperado para chegar a uma decisão final.
2. A finale or resolution that lacks energy, efficiency, or decisive action
The film's sluggish conclusion left audiences feeling disappointed.
A conclusão lenta do filme deixou o público desapontado.
Synonyms
slow conclusiondelayed endinglanguid finishdragging finaleponderous resolution
Antonyms
swift conclusionbrisk endingrapid resolutionquick finaledecisive finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conclusão lenta
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
conclusão arrastada
More colloquial, emphasizing the dragging nature
Rio de Janeiro
conclusão preguiçosa
Informal variant using preguiçosa (lazy)
Portugal
conclusão morosa
More formal Portuguese usage, meaning slow or dilatory

Related Idioms & Phrases

drag out the conclusion
a slow burn ending
end on a low note
peter out
fizzle to a finish
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