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unresolved ending

[/ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd ˈɛndɪŋ/]
nounpl: unresolved endings
final em aberto
1. An ending to a narrative work (book, film, series) in which the main plot or conflict is left incomplete or ambiguous, without a clear resolution or conclusion
The movie had an unresolved ending that left audiences debating what actually happened to the protagonist.
O filme tinha um final em aberto que deixou o público debatendo o que realmente aconteceu com o protagonista.
2. A conclusion that deliberately leaves questions unanswered or situations unfinished
The novel's unresolved ending frustrated some readers who wanted closure.
O final em aberto do romance frustrou alguns leitores que queriam uma conclusão.
Synonyms
ambiguous endingopen endingcliffhangerinconclusive endinghanging ending
Antonyms
resolved endingconclusive endingdefinitive endingclosed ending

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final em aberto
most common usage
São Paulo
final em aberto
standard usage
Portugal
desfecho em aberto
alternative formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave something hanging
leave the door open
in limbo
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