Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anticlimactic
Adjective
/ˌæn.ti.klaɪˈmæk.tɪk/
Definition
Describing an event that is disappointing in contrast to what was expected.
Examples
- After all the hype about the movie, the ending felt very anticlimactic.
- The race was anticlimactic; it ended with a last-minute flat tire.
- His speech built up expectations that were ultimately anticlimactic.
Meaning
The term refers to a situation where the outcome is far less exciting than the build-up or anticipation.
Synonyms
- disappointing
- underwhelming
- letdown
- uninspiring
