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anticlimax

/ˌæn.tiˈklaɪ.mæks/

/ˌæn.tɪˈklaɪ.mæks/

anticlimaxnoun

anticlimaxes

/ˌæn.tiˈklaɪ.mæks/

/ˌæn.tɪˈklaɪ.mæks/

Translations

The movie's ending was an anticlimax after all the suspense.

Конец фильма был антиклимаксом после всего напряжения.

Definitions

A disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events.

The movie built up so much suspense, but the ending was a complete anticlimax.

A sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous one.

The speech was going well until it ended with an anticlimax that left the audience confused.

Synonyms

falling off