Meaning of the word anticlimax in English

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anticlimax

US /ˌæn.t̬iˈklaɪ.mæks/
UK /ˌæn.tiˈklaɪ.mæks/

Noun

a disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events

Example:
After all that build-up, the movie's ending was a real anticlimax.
The highly anticipated concert turned out to be an anticlimax due to technical issues.