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
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
The narrative tracks Maurício (Reymond), a retired player striving to establish a new career as an agent in the aggressive football business while managing industry rivalries, family tensions, and the legacy of his past disappointments.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 June 2026
One reason the market may have powered higher, according to Cramer, is that investors concluded the latest earnings disappointments were not nearly as severe as initially feared.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 4 June 2026
But voters in Tuesday’s election sent some clear messages, delivering big victories for some candidates and sharp disappointments for others.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
There is no more compelling high-wire act in the oil-and-gas industry today than this oil heiress’ all-in bet on an ultra-deep well that no one else would touch, after 20 years of disappointments and disasters in the area.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Losing a board game becomes a small, safe rehearsal for larger disappointments later in life.
—Parents, 30 May 2026
That’s been one of the main disappointments of this season.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Her compelling personal perspective on 40-plus years of post-Revolutionary Iran provides a chronicle of great hopes and even greater disappointments.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 May 2026
Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
The narrative tracks Maurício (Reymond), a retired player striving to establish a new career as an agent in the aggressive football business while managing industry rivalries, family tensions, and the legacy of his past disappointments.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 June 2026
One reason the market may have powered higher, according to Cramer, is that investors concluded the latest earnings disappointments were not nearly as severe as initially feared.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 4 June 2026
But voters in Tuesday’s election sent some clear messages, delivering big victories for some candidates and sharp disappointments for others.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
There is no more compelling high-wire act in the oil-and-gas industry today than this oil heiress’ all-in bet on an ultra-deep well that no one else would touch, after 20 years of disappointments and disasters in the area.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Losing a board game becomes a small, safe rehearsal for larger disappointments later in life.
—Parents, 30 May 2026
That’s been one of the main disappointments of this season.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Her compelling personal perspective on 40-plus years of post-Revolutionary Iran provides a chronicle of great hopes and even greater disappointments.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointments
Noun
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Success after so much failure—gut-wrenching letdowns after episodes of Odyssean temptation to fleeting belief, too many to count—is almost an ordeal.—
Austin Elias-de Jesus,
New Yorker,
3 June 2026
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Speaking of letdowns, what about that fight?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Payouts for the runner-up and semifinal losers have also declined relative to the overall purse in the past decade, while the pool for the qualifying draws has nearly doubled over that span.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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The index is sharply lower on the session, with Samsung one of the biggest losers.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Vallejo’s Broadway Project finished years late and massively over budget after contractor failures and internal disputes.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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But most of its failures are subtler, more insidious.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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“Disappointments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointments. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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