Anti-climax is a term used to describe a situation that is disappointing or fails to meet expectations. There are several synonyms for anti-climax, including letdown, disappointment, debacle, fiasco, failure, and flop. Each of these words can be used to describe situations that fall short of what was expected, whether it be a lackluster ending to a movie, a poor performance on a test, or a job interview that doesn't lead to a job offer. Regardless of the situation, it's always a letdown when things don't turn out the way we had hoped, and being able to identify and articulate that disappointment can be an important step in moving on and setting new goals.