Anticlimax

Pronunciation: /ˈænˌtaɪˈkɫaɪˌmæks/

Anticlimax (noun)

  1. A situation where something expected to be exciting turns out to be boring or less important.

Examples

  • The story had an anticlimax that left the audience unsatisfied.
  • The movie had an anticlimax that disappointed many viewers.

Common collocations: create an anticlimax, experience an anticlimax, avoid an anticlimax

Synonyms of Anticlimax

Neutral

Antonyms of Anticlimax

  • — The climax is the peak moment of excitement.