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unexpected conclusion
[/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd kənˈkluːʒən/]
noun
pl: unexpected conclusions
conclusão inesperada
1.
An ending or final decision that was not anticipated or foreseen
The movie had an unexpected conclusion that surprised the entire audience.
O filme teve uma conclusão inesperada que surpreendeu toda a plateia.
2.
A result or outcome that differs from what was expected or predicted
After months of investigation, the detective reached an unexpected conclusion about the crime.
Após meses de investigação, o detetive chegou a uma conclusão inesperada sobre o crime.
NYC Slang
plot twist; curveball ending
Synonyms
surprising ending
unforeseen outcome
twist ending
shocking conclusion
unanticipated result
Antonyms
expected conclusion
predictable ending
anticipated outcome
foreseen result
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
conclusão inesperada
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
conclusão inesperada
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
conclusão inesperada
Commonly used; may also say 'desfecho inesperado'
Portugal
conclusão inesperada
Standard; 'desfecho imprevisto' also used
Related Idioms & Phrases
out of the blue
a bolt from the blue
come out of nowhere
catch someone off guard
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