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underwhelming ending

[/ˌʌndərˈwɛlmɪŋ ˈɛndɪŋ/]
noun phrasepl: underwhelming endings
desfecho decepcionante
1. A conclusion or finale that fails to meet expectations; an ending that is disappointing, anticlimactic, or less impressive than anticipated
The movie had great potential but suffered from an underwhelming ending that left audiences disappointed.
O filme tinha grande potencial, mas sofreu com um desfecho decepcionante que deixou o público desapontado.
2. A conclusion that produces less emotional impact or satisfaction than expected
After five seasons of buildup, fans felt the series had an underwhelming ending.
Após cinco temporadas de construção, os fãs sentiram que a série teve um desfecho decepcionante.
NYC Slang
a weak finish; a letdown; a dud ending
Synonyms
anticlimactic endingdisappointing conclusionflat endingunsatisfying finaleletdown ending
Antonyms
satisfying endingclimactic endingimpressive conclusiontriumphant finalepowerful ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desfecho decepcionante
Most commonly used term in Brazil
Brazil
final chato
More informal, colloquial usage
Portugal
final decepcionante
Slightly different word order preference in European Portuguese
Portugal
desfecho anticlimático
More formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

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