anti-climaxes

[US]/[ˌæntiˈklaɪmɪksiːz]/
[UK]/[ˌæntiˈklaɪmɪksiːz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A disappointing end to a series of events; an event or scene that fails to live up to expectations.; A sequence of events that lacks a clear build-up or resolution.
v.To create an anti-climax.; To disappoint or fail to live up to expectations.
adj.Tending to produce an anti-climax.

Phrases & Collocations

avoid anti-climaxes

full of anti-climaxes

ending in anti-climaxes

series of anti-climaxes

prone to anti-climaxes

despite anti-climaxes

anticipating anti-climaxes

avoiding anti-climaxes

marked by anti-climaxes

filled with anti-climaxes

Example Sentences

the elaborate heist plan ended with a simple, awkward apology – a classic anti-climax.

after weeks of build-up, the film's ending was a disappointing anti-climax for many viewers.

the dramatic thunderstorm finally arrived, only to reveal a single, lost kitten – a frustrating anti-climax.

he anticipated a grand proposal, but received a coupon for discounted ice cream – a painful anti-climax.

the suspenseful chase scene culminated in a spilled cup of coffee – a humorous anti-climax.

the novel's lengthy prologue led to a surprisingly mundane and predictable anti-climax.

the speaker promised groundbreaking revelations, but delivered a series of anti-climaxes about office supplies.

the band's concert began with soaring guitar riffs, only to transition into a quiet acoustic anti-climax.

the investigation into the missing jewels took months, ultimately revealing a simple case of misplacement – a stark anti-climax.

after a tense argument, she simply smiled and offered him a cup of tea – a gentle anti-climax.

the team worked tirelessly for months, only to discover the project was cancelled – a bitter anti-climax.

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