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unintended finish

[/ˌʌn.ɪnˈten.dɪd ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/]
nounpl: unintended finishes
término não intencional
1. An ending or conclusion that occurs by accident or without planning; a result that was not deliberately sought or expected
The match ended in an unintended finish when the power went out.
A partida terminou com um término não intencional quando a energia foi cortada.
2. In sports, an unexpected conclusion to a game or competition due to unforeseen circumstances
The race had an unintended finish due to weather conditions.
A corrida teve um término não intencional devido às condições climáticas.
Synonyms
accidental endingunplanned conclusionunexpected finishabrupt ending
Antonyms
intended finishplanned endingdeliberate conclusion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
término não intencional
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
final não planejado
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
conclusão não intencional
Preferred terminology in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

things didn't go as planned
an unexpected turn of events
it didn't end the way it should have
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