unhappy ending

Frequency: 7.29.8 per million words

a conclusion that is not happy or satisfying.

endingADJECTIVE + ending

Categories:

unhappy

Examples (10)

  • The novel is known for its particularly unhappy ending.
  • I prefer stories with cheerful conclusions, so I was disappointed by the unhappy ending.
  • Did the film really need such an unhappy ending?
  • Their fairytale romance came to an unhappy ending.
  • Despite the beautiful cinematography, the movie's unhappy ending left the audience feeling somber.
  • Some classic tragedies must have an unhappy ending to convey their message effectively.
  • Not every story needs a perfect conclusion; sometimes an unhappy ending is more realistic.
  • If they follow the original book, the series is destined to have an unhappy ending.
  • Writing an unhappy ending that still feels satisfying is a true test of a storyteller's skill.
  • Be warned, the play has a famously unhappy ending that might upset sensitive viewers.