“It has lost that magic touch which once made it the most accurate anticipator and satisfier of consumer needs and tastes.”
“He is a great anticipator who makes up for a lack of speed with toughness and size.”
“If adjustments are necessary, move heat anticipator pointer slightly and recheck.”
anticipointment
(rare) The state of mind resulting from excitedly anticipating a strongly promoted product, event, film, etc, and then being disappointed when it fails to meet the expectations generated by this promotion.