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Anticlimactical

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: characterized by falling short of a dramatic or exciting moment, resulting in disappointment or a letdown

Sense 1: Failing to live up to expectations or ending in a less exciting or dramatic way than anticipated.

Example sentence 1: The movie's ending was anticlimactical, leaving the audience feeling unsatisfied.

Example sentence 2: The football game turned out to be anticlimactical, as both teams played poorly.

Example sentence 3: The final reveal of the mystery was extremely anticlimactical, as it was predictable.

Sense 2: Pertaining to a situation or event that is disappointing or lacking excitement.

Example sentence 1: The highly anticipated concert turned out to be anticlimactical, with the band's performance falling flat.

Example sentence 2: The fireworks display on New Year's Eve was quite anticlimactical, lasting only a few minutes.

Example sentence 3: The awards ceremony was anticlimactical, with the most deserving nominee not winning.

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