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
The Braves are finally good again after a series of disappointments.
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Tim Britton,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Engagement is nonnegotiable; the only real choice is whether to pair cash with deep understanding or keep deploying context-blind models and relive the same disappointments.
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Amer Al Ahbabi,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Durbin was shaping up to be among the biggest disappointments in a Red Sox season full of them, but the second-year third baseman has bounced back recently and put together a strong month at the plate.
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Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
The trick is not to let disappointments stop you.
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Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Whatever the reasons, the departures signal the start of Broadway’s summer dog days, when the crowded spring line-ups thin out in the wake of Tony Award disappointments, warm-weather competition for tourist bucks and the inevitable making-way for fresh new fall shows just around the corner.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
After a rough couple of days at Yankee Stadium to start their six-game trip, the Sox head to Detroit for a three-game series against the Tigers, one of baseball’s biggest disappointments.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
People are a series of disappointments.
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Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
England, by my estimation, landed in a tougher than normal group, especially given the size of this World Cup field, but the squad has ridiculous talent and is due for a major run given some recent disappointments.
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Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Engagement is nonnegotiable; the only real choice is whether to pair cash with deep understanding or keep deploying context-blind models and relive the same disappointments.
—
Amer Al Ahbabi,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Durbin was shaping up to be among the biggest disappointments in a Red Sox season full of them, but the second-year third baseman has bounced back recently and put together a strong month at the plate.
—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
The trick is not to let disappointments stop you.
—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Whatever the reasons, the departures signal the start of Broadway’s summer dog days, when the crowded spring line-ups thin out in the wake of Tony Award disappointments, warm-weather competition for tourist bucks and the inevitable making-way for fresh new fall shows just around the corner.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
After a rough couple of days at Yankee Stadium to start their six-game trip, the Sox head to Detroit for a three-game series against the Tigers, one of baseball’s biggest disappointments.
—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
People are a series of disappointments.
—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
England, by my estimation, landed in a tougher than normal group, especially given the size of this World Cup field, but the squad has ridiculous talent and is due for a major run given some recent disappointments.
—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointments
Noun
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In a pantheon that the Heat in no way hope next includes Antetokounmpo, there already have been ample letdowns.
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With Bradley struggling and a host of letdowns elsewhere, the Twins were thumped 10-4 by the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
Noun
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Winners, losers, and the suppliers caught in between Rivals are catching on.
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That is a big risk investors take when trying to find the winners and losers within the biotech sector.
Noun
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The northwestern states of Aragua, Carabobo and Falcón have also been affected, with some areas reporting power failures, Rodríguez said.
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But Ramaphosa also conceded that there had been failures in South Africa's border control.
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“Disappointments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointments. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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