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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
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
There can be no letdown or their winning streak will come to an end.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Most vocal against the plea deal was the Goncalves family, several of whom said they were let down and even felt betrayed by prosecutors for removing the possibility of the death penalty for Kohberger without a trial.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
San Diego State’s emphasis entering its game at Northern Illinois was avoiding a potential letdown after last week’s big victory over Cal.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
There can be no letdown or their winning streak will come to an end.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
But Bye ultimately felt let down – he was never offered a job on the show.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
Most vocal against the plea deal was the Goncalves family, several of whom said they were let down and even felt betrayed by prosecutors for removing the possibility of the death penalty for Kohberger without a trial.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for letdown
Noun
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After the disappointment of a third-place finish in his first season, Kane played an important role in regaining the title (their 12th in 13 seasons) last year — the first major trophy of his career.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Berkeley’s apparent abrupt change of course came as a deep disappointment to Andrea Prichett, who helped found Berkeley Copwatch in 1990.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Verdict on Dolly Parton’s Mashed Potatoes The delightful amount—and variety—of dairy included in this recipe didn’t disappoint.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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Cecily McClellan, director of water works for We the People of Detroit, said the grassroots group was disappointed to see changes that will lead to fewer Detroiters benefiting from the plan.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That doesn’t mean Ohtani’s frustrations aren’t bleeding through.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Bergeron said producers broke an agreement to avoid partisan bookings, prompting him to publicly voice his frustration.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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While taking part in a video interview with GQ published in March alongside his Mickey 17 director Bong Joon Ho, Pattinson expressed some level of dismay for having to dance for the cameras while acting.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ethan Hawke stars as Lorenz Hart of legendary songsmiths Rodgers & Hart as the prolific partnership disintegrates to his great dismay.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Letdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letdown. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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