Anticlimactic
/ˌæntiklaɪˈmæktɪk/
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Definition
(adj) Lacking climax, disappointing or ironically insignificant following of impressive foreshadowing.
Sentence Examples
The first half of the movie was captivating, but the ending was anticlimactic.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ending of the movie was somewhat ____ after such an exciting start.