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unhappy conclusion

[/ʌnˈhæpi kənˈkluːʒən/]
noun phrasepl: unhappy conclusions
conclusão infeliz
1. An ending or result that is unsatisfactory, unfortunate, or disappointing
The movie had an unhappy conclusion that left the audience disappointed.
O filme teve uma conclusão infeliz que deixou o público decepcionado.
2. A sad or tragic ending to a situation or event
The negotiations came to an unhappy conclusion when both parties failed to agree.
As negociações chegaram a uma conclusão infeliz quando ambas as partes falharam em chegar a um acordo.
Synonyms
sad endingdisappointing conclusionunfortunate outcometragic endunfavorable result
Antonyms
happy endingfavorable conclusionsuccessful outcomesatisfactory result

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conclusão infeliz
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
conclusão infeliz / desfecho infeliz
Both terms commonly used
Portugal
conclusão infeliz / desfecho infortunado
Slightly more formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

a bitter end
come to a sad end
end on a sour note
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