BRINGDOWNS Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

bringdowns

noun

plural of bringdown

as in disappointments

something that disappoints meeting one's literary hero is usually a bad idea—almost inevitably it's a bringdown

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disappointments

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The legislative session also brought some disappointments for some community groups, such as Newsom’s decision to veto SB 954.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
This director who’s had three disappointments in a row is the person to invest in?

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

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