as in letdowns
something that disappoints
after all the publicity and high expectations, the sequel to the movie blockbuster was a huge disappointment
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Recent Examples of disappointments
Using her own romantic disappointments as a guide, Denise advises him to grieve by accepting the loss and forgiving the people who hurt him.
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Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
The Athletic’s tennis team, Matthew Futterman, Charlie Eccleshare and James Hansen, present their takeaways from the final Grand Slam of 2025, from the best shots and funniest moments to the biggest disappointments and the most incredible matches.
—The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
In 1965 Viking published, to little notice or acclaim or sales, the novel Stoner by John Williams, a downbeat story of a quiet English professor in Missouri who encounters a succession of disappointments in his life and career.
—Paul Slovak
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Osaka hasn’t let the disappointments and detractors of the last nearly five years derail her.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
At current valuations, even slight disappointments—whether in AI adoption, subscription renewals, or spending trends—could lead to significant declines.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The question will be whether the players and coaches who have been part of these Week 1 disappointments decide that enough is enough and figure out a way to end this streak.
—Eduardo Razo, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
The show chronicles their triumphs, disappointments, joys, and compromises.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 22 Aug. 2025
On Tuesday, Home Depot investors saw past quarterly disappointments and looked forward to a better back half of the year.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
The Athletic’s tennis team, Matthew Futterman, Charlie Eccleshare and James Hansen, present their takeaways from the final Grand Slam of 2025, from the best shots and funniest moments to the biggest disappointments and the most incredible matches.
—The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
In 1965 Viking published, to little notice or acclaim or sales, the novel Stoner by John Williams, a downbeat story of a quiet English professor in Missouri who encounters a succession of disappointments in his life and career.
—Paul Slovak
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Osaka hasn’t let the disappointments and detractors of the last nearly five years derail her.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
At current valuations, even slight disappointments—whether in AI adoption, subscription renewals, or spending trends—could lead to significant declines.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The question will be whether the players and coaches who have been part of these Week 1 disappointments decide that enough is enough and figure out a way to end this streak.
—Eduardo Razo, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
The show chronicles their triumphs, disappointments, joys, and compromises.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 22 Aug. 2025
On Tuesday, Home Depot investors saw past quarterly disappointments and looked forward to a better back half of the year.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointments
Noun
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Muncy had played only a handful of games since early June, Edman had been out since early August, and Vesia returned to a bullpen in desperate need of a boost after a series of recent letdowns.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The corporation continues to present strong growth and financial dependability, yet its valuation is high, making the stock susceptible to even small letdowns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As the probe unfolded, Kelly Dever was one of several low-rent Canton losers who couldn’t keep their stories straight when questioned by the feds.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The houseguests then voted between the two comp losers, and when Julie announced the results, Will was evicted by a vote of 3-2 and became the season’s second jury member.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Every moment the Senate waits to confirm Antoni to overhaul the systemic failures of the BLS is one that risks the stability of global finance and American wealth.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The high-profile bank failures of 2023—including Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank—triggered a contraction in CRE lending, particularly among regional banks.—
Andrew DeNardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Disappointments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointments. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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