anti-climax

[US]/[ˌæntiˈklaɪ.mæks]/
[UK]/[ˌæntiˈklaɪ.mæks]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A disappointing end to a series of events or a period of excitement.; A sudden decrease in excitement or interest.; A literary device involving a resolution that is less impressive than expected.

Phrases & Collocations

an anti-climax

avoided anti-climax

felt anti-climax

total anti-climax

anti-climax ending

after an anti-climax

such an anti-climax

the anti-climax

was an anti-climax

ending in anti-climax

Example Sentences

the elaborate plot twist led to a disappointing anti-climax.

after weeks of anticipation, the film's ending was a complete anti-climax.

the presentation built up to a crescendo, but the conclusion was a stark anti-climax.

the comedian's routine suffered from a series of anti-climax jokes.

the team's championship hopes ended in a frustrating anti-climax.

the proposal was romantic, but the restaurant choice felt like an anti-climax.

the concert started strong, but the final song was a major anti-climax.

the investigation revealed a mundane truth, a frustrating anti-climax for everyone involved.

the novel's lengthy build-up resulted in a rather underwhelming anti-climax.

the game was exciting until the final moments, which proved to be a disappointing anti-climax.

the speaker promised a groundbreaking announcement, but delivered a disappointing anti-climax.

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