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as in disappointment
the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met
the museum exhibit was just so-so, and we returned home with a vague sense of letdown
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as in to disappoint
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of
with my poor performance I really felt that I had let my teammates down
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Recent Examples of letdown
James Mirtle, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Neymar’s return to Santos has not been treated by some as a glorious homecoming, but rather as a symbol of disappointment, another piece of evidence to support the idea that his career has been… if not a failure, certainly a bit of a letdown.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
But Pride Month organizers still feel let down.
—Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
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Noun
For what they’ve been given, Chicago and Detroit are the biggest letdowns.
—James Mirtle, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Neymar’s return to Santos has not been treated by some as a glorious homecoming, but rather as a symbol of disappointment, another piece of evidence to support the idea that his career has been… if not a failure, certainly a bit of a letdown.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
The advice-seeker held out hope that her future in-laws would still make it to her daughter's big day on time, but she was unfortunately let down.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
But Pride Month organizers still feel let down.
—Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for letdown
Noun
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The team achieved significant regular-season success, including 13-3 records in two of Gannon's four seasons there, but postseason disappointments remained a frustration.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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That would be a serious disappointment for a team that invested a lot in this season’s roster.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Others were disappointed on the teen's behalf that her dad didn't step in to support her.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Sony 65-inch TV doesn’t disappoint.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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This has been a source of frustration for the woman’s mother, who desires more time with her grandchildren.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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This largely comes from a place of frustration at what is perceived as self-hate.—
Tayler Adigun,
Essence,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Leitch expressed his dismay at the lack of recognition for stunt performers during an interview with Entertainment Weekly last year.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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In France, dismay at Mr. Trump’s policies is widespread and the national mood is uneasy.—
Roger Cohen,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Letdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letdown. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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