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subtle conclusion

[ˈsʌtəl kənˈkluːʒən]
noun phrasepl: subtle conclusions
conclusão sutil
1. A conclusion that is not obvious or explicitly stated, requiring careful analysis or inference to understand
The author's subtle conclusion about the character's true motives became clear only after re-reading the final chapter.
A conclusão sutil do autor sobre as verdadeiras motivações da personagem ficou clara apenas após reler o capítulo final.
2. A final judgment or decision that is expressed indirectly or with understated emphasis
Through subtle conclusion, the director suggested that the protagonist had learned an important lesson without stating it directly.
Através de uma conclusão sutil, o diretor sugeriu que o protagonista havia aprendido uma lição importante sem afirmá-lo diretamente.
Synonyms
implicit conclusionunderstated conclusionindirect conclusionnuanced endinginferential conclusion
Antonyms
explicit conclusionobvious conclusiondirect conclusionovert conclusionblunt conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conclusão sutil
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
conclusão subtil
Alternative spelling sometimes used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

read between the lines
a hint of something
the writing on the wall
leave something to interpretation
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