anticlimaxes

[US]/ˌæn.tɪˈklaɪ.mæk.siz/
[UK]/ˌæn.təˈklɪm.æksɪz/

Translation

n.A disappointing ending to a series of events or story that was previously exciting or anticipated.; The state or condition of something falling short of expectations or being underwhelming.

Example Sentences

the party anticlimaxes after the main act finishes.

his grand speeches often anticlimaxes with weak promises.

the movie's ending anticlimaxes, leaving viewers disappointed.

her hopes for a romantic evening anticlimaxed with takeout and netflix.

the thrilling chase anticlimaxes with a clumsy arrest.

after the build-up, the announcement anticlimaxed as it was already known.

the comedian's routine anticlimaxes with a tired joke he told earlier.

despite the initial excitement, the project anticlimaxed due to funding issues.

the long-awaited meeting anticlimaxed with a brief and unproductive discussion.

his grand plans for the future anticlimaxes with his current lack of motivation.

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