anticlimax

• Nom désignant une fin décevante ou insatisfaisante d'une série d'événements excitants ou impressionnants, souvent lorsqu'une attente forte n'est pas comblée.

A noun referring to a disappointing or unsatisfying end to an exciting or impressive series of events, often occurring when expectations are not met.

1. Disappointing endB2formal

   A situation that is less exciting or important than what was expected or built up to.

   Déception après un suspense

   • The final match was an anticlimax after all the hype.
   • The movie's ending was a complete anticlimax.
   • After months of preparation, the event turned out to be an anticlimax.

   Synonymesbathoscomedowndisappointmentdisillusionmentletdown

   Antonymesclimaxculminationpeak