nonevent
IPA: nˈɑnɪvˈɛnt
noun
- An anticipated event that does not occur, or one that is a disappointing anticlimax.
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Examples of "nonevent" in Sentences
- The party I attended last night turned out to be a complete nonevent, with boring music and stale snacks
- I was really looking forward to the concert, but it ended up being a nonevent when the lead singer cancelled at the last minute
- The meeting was supposed to be a crucial opportunity for brainstorming, but it turned into a nonevent when no one came prepared with ideas
- The movie premiere was hyped up to be a major event, but it was actually a complete nonevent with no celebrities in sight
- I was hoping for some exciting news at the press conference, but it turned out to be a nonevent with the same old announcements
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