anticlimactic

/ˌæntiːklaɪˈmæktɪk/ /ˌæntaɪklaɪˈmæktɪk/

Meanings

adjective

Lacking climax, disappointing or ironically insignificant following of impressive foreshadowing.

Examples :

"The movie trailer promised a thrilling adventure, but the actual movie was quite anticlimactic, ending with a simple, predictable resolution. "

Related Words

promised verb

/ˈpɹɒm.ɪst/ /ˈpɹɑ.mɪst/

To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

"He promised to never return to this town again."

lacking verb

/ˈlækɪŋ/

To be without, to need, to require.

"My life lacks excitement."

ironically adverb

/aɪˈrɑnɪkli/ /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

(manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony.

"The student, known for being incredibly organized, ironically forgot his homework, resulting in a low grade. "

resolution noun

/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/

A strong will, determination.

"Despite the difficult situation, her resolution to finish the project was unwavering. "

adventure noun

/ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/

The encountering of risks; a bold undertaking, in which dangers are likely to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; a daring feat.

"Climbing Mount Everest was a great adventure, filled with potential dangers and unexpected challenges. "

predictable adjective

/pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/

Able to be predicted.

"a boring film with a predictable ending"

following verb

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

disappointing verb

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪn/

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

"His lack of respect disappointed her."

insignificant adjective

/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

Not significant; not important, inconsequential, or having no noticeable effect.

"Such things are insignificant details compared to the main goal."

thrilling verb

/ˈθɹɪlɪŋ/

To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.

"The roller coaster ride was thrilling the children. "

foreshadowing verb

/fɔːrˈʃædoʊɪŋ/ /fɔːrˈʃædəʊɪŋ/

To presage, or suggest something in advance.

"The dark clouds foreshadowed a heavy rainstorm, so we took our umbrellas. "

impressive adjective

/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/

Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress

"an impressive movie"