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unplanned ending

[/ʌnˈplænd ˈɛndɪŋ/]
nounpl: unplanned endings
final não planejado
1. A conclusion or termination of something that was not anticipated, expected, or previously arranged
The movie had an unplanned ending when the lead actor fell ill during filming.
O filme teve um final não planejado quando o ator principal ficou doente durante as filmagens.
2. A sudden or unexpected conclusion to an event, relationship, or situation
Their relationship came to an unplanned ending when he was transferred overseas.
O relacionamento deles chegou a um fim não planejado quando ele foi transferido para o exterior.
Synonyms
unexpected endingabrupt endingunforeseen conclusionsurprise ending
Antonyms
planned endingexpected conclusionscheduled ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final não planejado
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
fim não esperado
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
final imprevisto
Preferred usage in Portugal; 'imprevisto' is more common than 'não planejado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

caught off guard
out of the blue
when push comes to shove
a curveball
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