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unsuccessful finish
[/ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl ˈfɪnɪʃ/]
noun
pl: unsuccessful finishes
término malsucedido
1.
The completion of something in a way that does not achieve the desired result or goal
The project had an unsuccessful finish due to budget constraints.
O projeto teve um término malsucedido devido às limitações orçamentárias.
2.
A failure to complete or conclude something satisfactorily
Despite their efforts, the team's unsuccessful finish cost them the championship.
Apesar dos esforços, o término malsucedido da equipe custou-lhes o campeonato.
NYC Slang
bust; flop; strikeout
Synonyms
failed finish
unsuccessful conclusion
poor finish
failure
flop
Antonyms
successful finish
triumphant conclusion
victory
success
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
término malsucedido
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
final fracassada
Alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
término sem sucesso
More formal business context
Portugal
conclusão mal-sucedida
Standard Portuguese usage with hyphenation preference
Related Idioms & Phrases
a bad ending
falling short at the finish line
stumble at the finish
no cigar
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