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sluggish ending

[/ˈslʌɡɪʃ ˈɛndɪŋ/]
noun phrasepl: sluggish endings
término lento
1. A conclusion or finish that lacks energy, momentum, or impact; a weak or underwhelming finale
The movie had a sluggish ending that left audiences disappointed.
O filme teve um término lento que deixou o público decepcionado.
2. A closing sequence characterized by slow pacing or reduced intensity
Despite the exciting middle section, the book suffered from a sluggish ending.
Apesar da seção do meio emocionante, o livro sofreu com um desfecho lento.
Synonyms
weak endingflat finaleslow conclusiondull finishanticlimactic ending
Antonyms
strong endingpowerful conclusionclimactic finishimpactful finaleenergetic ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
término lento
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desfecho lento
Alternative term preferred in publishing contexts
Portugal
final lento
Slightly different construction used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a fizzle
peter out
end on a low note
go out with a whimper
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