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unexpected ending

[/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd ˈɛndɪŋ/]
nounpl: unexpected endings
final inesperado
1. A conclusion to a story, film, or event that surprises the audience because it differs from what was anticipated or predicted
The movie had an unexpected ending that left everyone shocked.
O filme teve um final inesperado que deixou todos chocados.
2. A plot twist or surprising conclusion that defies conventional narrative expectations
The novel's unexpected ending made readers reconsider the entire story.
O final inesperado do romance fez os leitores reconsiderarem toda a história.
Synonyms
surprise endingtwist endingshocking conclusionunforeseen ending
Antonyms
predictable endingexpected endingconventional endinganticipated conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final inesperado
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
final surpreendente
alternative common expression
São Paulo
final inesperado
standard usage
Portugal
final inesperado
also used with 'desfecho inesperado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

twist in the tale
plot twist
curveball
out of left field
caught off guard
volta surpreendente
reviravolta
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