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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
Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024
Game 1 could be an emotional letdown for the Dodgers after the Game 5 win.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
Isaac views his current predicament as punishment for letting down everyone in his life, before and after his death.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 17 Oct. 2024
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Noun
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For all its appeal, the W220 was seen by some as a letdown compared with its predecessors (poor quality control on some early-build versions didn’t set a great tone).
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024
Game 1 could be an emotional letdown for the Dodgers after the Game 5 win.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
Verb
Dalmau’s growing support was not directly related to more Puerto Ricans supporting independence, but a response from a growing body of voters who felt let down by both traditional parties.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
Isaac views his current predicament as punishment for letting down everyone in his life, before and after his death.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 17 Oct. 2024
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Kathy Finn, president of UFCW 770, a union representing nearly 30,000 workers in various sectors, called the measure's failure a disappointment.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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If fears of closeness or disappointment arise, try a self-compassion exercise.Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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There have been dozens of Swiss watch brand revivals in the past two decades, and many have disappointed.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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For the tea connoisseur, several loose leaf options are available (and this is not the weak variety that would disappoint most Brits).Rebekah Evans, The Week UK, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
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The torture of losing to the Wolverines four years in a row spilled over after the game as Michigan’s celebration clashed with Ohio State’s frustration, all in a cloud of pepper spray.Austin Meek, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Even though your vision is solid, mental frustration can block your dream.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Much to the dismay of Ilona Maher fans, Graziadei and partner Jenna Johnson took home the coveted Mirrorball trophy.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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But there was dismay for the Commanders as Seibert hooked the kick and another miracle Washington comeback fell by the wayside.Ben Morse, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Letdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letdown. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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