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Anticlimax - English meaning

ˌæn.tiˈklaɪ.mæks

Anticlimax – definitions in English dictionary

noun

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

Usage examples:

The rest of the journey was an anticlimax by comparison

Synonims:

Let-downDisappointmentComedownNon-eventDisillusionmentBathosDamp squibWashout
noun

An event or experience that causes disappointment because it is less exciting than was expected or because it happens immediately after a much more interesting or exciting event

Usage examples:

When you really look forward to something it's often an anticlimax when it actually happens., comin…

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虎头蛇尾

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Anticlimax, Ontspanning

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Déception, Chute

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Enttäuschung

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अवनति, अधोगति, पतन, प्रतिचरम

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Anticlimax, Delusione, Doccia fredda, Conclusione banale

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용두사미, 점강법

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Антикульминация, Спад, Разрядка напряжения, Антиклимакс, Упадок, Реакция

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Anticlímax, Decepción

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Anticlimax – similar words

anticlimaxes

ˌæn.tiˈklaɪ.mæks

noun

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

Usage examples:

The rest of the journey was an anticlimax by comparison
noun

An event or experience that causes disappointment because it is less exciting than was expected or because it happens immediately after a much more interesting or exciting event

Usage examples:

When you really look forward to something it's often an anticlimax when it actually happens., comin…
Anticlimaxes - all meanings in English

Anticlimax synonims

bathos

ˈbeɪ.θɒs

noun

(especially in a literary work) an effect of anticlimax created by an unintentional lapse in mood from the sublime to the trivial or ridiculous.

Usage examples:

His epic poem has passages of almost embarrassing bathos
noun

A sudden change from a beautiful or important subject to a silly or very ordinary one, especially when this is not intended

Bathos - all meanings in English

comedown

ˈkʌm.daʊn

noun

A loss of status or importance.

Usage examples:

Patrol duty? bit of a comedown for a sergeant
noun

A reduction in position, value, or enjoyment

Usage examples:

I liked most of the book, but the ending was a real comedown.
noun

A situation that is not as good as the one you were in before

Usage examples:

These days he plays to audiences of a hundred or fewer which is a bit of a comedown after wembley s…
Comedown - all meanings in English

disappointment

ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt.mənt

noun

Sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfilment of one's hopes or expectations.

Usage examples:

To her disappointment, there was no chance to talk privately with luke
noun

The unhappiness or discouragement that results when your hopes or expectations have not been satisfied, or someone or something that is not as good as you had hoped or expected

Usage examples:

[ u ] her disappointment showed on her face., [ c ] after two losing seasons, we felt he was a disa…
noun

The feeling of being disappointed

Usage examples:

Avoid disappointment get tickets early to avoid disappointment., to someone’s disappointment to my …
Disappointment - all meanings in English

disillusionment

ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt

noun

A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.

Usage examples:

His disillusionment with education was due to a number of factors
noun

A feeling of being disappointed and unhappy because of discovering the truth about something or someone that you liked or respected

Usage examples:

Disillusionment with there is increasing disillusionment with the government., he left the company,…
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non-event

noun

A disappointing occasion that was not interesting, especially one that was expected to be exciting and important

Usage examples:

The party turned out to be a non-event - barely anybody showed up.
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washout

noun

An event or period that is spoiled by constant or heavy rain.

Usage examples:

Last summer was a bit of a washout here
noun

A complete failure

Usage examples:

The dance was a washout – only three people showed up.
Washout - all meanings in English

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