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anticlimactic finish

[ˌæn.ti.klaɪˈmæk.tɪk ˈfɪn.ɪʃ]
noun phrasepl: anticlimactic finishes
desfecho anticlimático
1. An ending or conclusion that is disappointing because it is less exciting, dramatic, or impressive than expected
The movie had an anticlimactic finish, leaving the audience disappointed after all the buildup.
O filme teve um desfecho anticlimático, deixando o público decepcionado após toda a construção da tensão.
2. A letdown or disappointing outcome after high expectations or suspense
After weeks of promotion, the product launch turned out to be an anticlimactic finish.
Após semanas de promoção, o lançamento do produto acabou sendo um desfecho anticlimático.
NYC Slang
weak finish; a total dud
Synonyms
disappointing endingletdownunderwhelming conclusionflat endingdull finish
Antonyms
climactic finishthrilling conclusionexciting endingsatisfying finale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desfecho anticlimático
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
final meio fraco
More colloquial, emphasizing the weakness of the ending
São Paulo
desfecho decepcionante
Common alternative emphasizing disappointment
Portugal
conclusão anticlimática
Formal usage, preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a fizzle
go out with a whimper
fall flat
peter out
end on a sour note
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