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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
Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
As with any big event or season, there tends to be a period of letdown that follows it.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024
William Earl, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
Now that the historically nasty, contentious presidential election of 2024 is over, don’t let down your guard just yet.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The Solution: The Suri e-toothbrush Having to pack a regular old toothbrush is always such a letdown.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
As with any big event or season, there tends to be a period of letdown that follows it.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
But because John’s goal and dictate was not to sell any of it, anything short of that is a failure, not carrying on their father’s will, letting down generations of family members who have fought for and protected this place.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
Now that the historically nasty, contentious presidential election of 2024 is over, don’t let down your guard just yet.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for letdown
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It’s been a challenging two years for both Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, with playoff disappointments and major roster changes weighing on the franchise.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The overall future The Condors have been a disappointment in the past couple of seasons.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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For dessert, for those yearning for a further step back into the past, the Ice Cream Sundae—a retro delight, topped with cream and fancy toppings—does not disappoint.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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All of which is to say: Yes, you’ll be disappointed.James Parker, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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For instance, neurodivergent students may struggle to focus and absorb information effectively, leading to frustration, which further fuels the problem.William Jones, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Moments of joy and vulnerability are interwoven with frustration, sadness, and fear.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Fans of the show shared their dismay at Nease's answer on social media.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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It was announced in September that Lamar would headline the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans — much to the dismay of rappers who said Lil Wayne should have been given the gig as a hometown favorite.Char Adams, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Letdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letdown. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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