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
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.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
Given the recent postseason disappointments, anything short of a win in January isn’t going to feel satisfying.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 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
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
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
People are a series of disappointments.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 17 June 2026
Given the recent postseason disappointments, anything short of a win in January isn’t going to feel satisfying.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointments
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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.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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And don’t let our top 10 biggest Cincinnati sports letdowns of the 21st century ruin your morning.—
Jason Williams,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 June 2026
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The history of warfare is often measured in winners, losers, troop sizes, dollars and human casualties; but collateral damage across the animal kingdom far outlasts the final shot.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Host Mary Louise Kelly gathers three NPR correspondents who are covering the region – Greg Myre in Tel Aviv, Jane Arraf in Beirut and Aya Batrawy in Cairo – to understand what's next and who has emerged as the winners and losers.—
June 18,
NPR,
18 June 2026
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Researchers examine how teams analyze data, communicate, and make decisions during unexpected technical failures or emergency alarms.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Across the country, bitter winter cold snaps accelerate battery failures overnight.—
Karen Koehler,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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“Disappointments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointments. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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