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terrible ending

[ˈterəbəl ˈɛndɪŋ]
noun phrasepl: terrible endings
final terrível
1. A conclusion or finale that is extremely bad, disappointing, or tragic
The movie had a terrible ending that left the audience disappointed.
O filme teve um final terrível que deixou a audiência decepcionada.
2. An unfavorable or unfortunate conclusion to an event, relationship, or situation
Their friendship came to a terrible ending after years of conflict.
A amizade deles chegou a um final terrível após anos de conflito.
NYC Slang
rough ending; bummer of an ending
Synonyms
bad endingtragic endingdisappointing conclusionunfortunate finalepoor ending
Antonyms
happy endinggood endingsatisfying conclusionperfect finale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final terrível
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
final péssimo
Alternative with stronger emphasis on negativity
Rio de Janeiro
desfecho horrível
Common in spoken language
Portugal
final horrível
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a bitter end
a sad finale
to end on a low note
chegar a um final desastroso
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