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Anticlimax
Anticlimax meaning
A failed or reverse climax, particularly | A failed or reverse climax | An unsatisfying resolution to a narrative, usually owing to a deus ex machina or similarly trivial resolution of the main conflict.
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It was an anticlimax for the evergreen Van Vleuten, winner of this year’s Vuelta Femenina and Giro Donne, who lost crucial time in the 22.6km “race of truth” around Pau and her place on the podium, Niewiadoma ending up third.
The celebrations that greeted the 4-3 golden goal victory over Brazil in the semifinal overshadowed the 2-1 win over Argentina in the final, almost rendering it an anticlimax.
Instead, there will be a dangerous feeling of anticlimax for Derry, who have dropped to fourth and know that their cup showdown with Drogheda is the only way to salvage positive memories from a campaign where they failed at key junctures.
On the football pitch, Kaizer Chiefs and Cape Town City’s DStv Premiership match ended in an anticlimax.
For many young people, the cancellation of exams comes not as relief, but as anticlimax.
If I’d done so it would be clear that these were – with apologies for the anticlimax – books I either bought or was sent a long time ago!
Ireland’s much-anticipated Morgiana Hurdle became a terrible anticlimax, Samcro and Supasundae being withdrawn over fears of quick ground.
Lwandamina said Zesco was a better side on the wet and cold afternoon in a match that promised much but had anticlimax ending, just like the weather on the day.
So why did it feel like an anticlimax?