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unsatisfactory conclusion

[/ˌʌnsætɪsˈfæktəri kənˈkluːʒən/]
noun phrasepl: unsatisfactory conclusions
conclusão insatisfatória
1. An ending or final decision that fails to meet expectations or requirements; a resolution that is disappointing or inadequate
The investigation reached an unsatisfactory conclusion, leaving many questions unanswered.
A investigação chegou a uma conclusão insatisfatória, deixando muitas questões sem resposta.
2. A finish to a matter, project, or discussion that does not provide adequate closure or satisfaction
After months of negotiations, the talks ended in an unsatisfactory conclusion for both parties.
Após meses de negociações, as conversas terminaram em uma conclusão insatisfatória para ambas as partes.
NYC Slang
a bum ending; a weak finish
Synonyms
disappointing conclusioninadequate endingunsatisfying resultpoor outcomeweak finish
Antonyms
satisfactory conclusionsuccessful endingadequate resolutionfavorable outcomepositive result

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conclusão insatisfatória
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
conclusão ruim
More colloquial variant
São Paulo
conclusão insatisfatória
Formal business and academic contexts
Portugal
conclusão insatisfatória
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to leave something hanging
a loose end
to fall short of expectations
to leave a bad taste in one's mouth
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