〜始末だ

Pattern
〜始末だ
Level
N2
Reading
〜しまつだ
Meaning
Resulted in the bad situation of...
Attaches to
Dictionary form
Nuance & register

Expresses frustration or criticism about a final state.

Example

練習もしないで、最後には辞めるという始末だ。

Easily confused with

〜結果 (neutral; this implies a negative/disappointing end)

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