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as in disappointment
the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met
the museum exhibit was just so-so, and we returned home with a vague sense of letdown
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as in to disappoint
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of
with my poor performance I really felt that I had let my teammates down
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Recent Examples of letdown
Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
The Panthers have a history of letdowns after big wins.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Dec. 2025
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
Zach Orr’s defense played reasonably well at times Sunday and was let down by a sloppy offense.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Noun
While this is still a rivalry, there has to be some form of letdown.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
The Panthers have a history of letdowns after big wins.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Dec. 2025
Verb
Hoover’s turnovers were problematic, but he was let down by the offensive coaching staff.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
Zach Orr’s defense played reasonably well at times Sunday and was let down by a sloppy offense.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for letdown
Noun
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Your confidence can be a bulwark against disappointment in others in February.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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On the disappointment of 2024 In April 2024, the Chiefs traded up one spot to select Suamataia out of BYU with the 63rd overall pick in the second round of the NFL Draft.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For an evening splurge, the theatrical restaurant Marble never disappoints.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Most recently, the company’s third-quarter earnings report left a lot of investors disappointed about its strategic transition, with weaker-than-expected revenue and no specific financial guidance for the upcoming fiscal year.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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British officials downplayed the pause as temporary, insisting momentum would resume amid complex negotiations, but the impasse signals broader frustrations with Europe’s regulatory posture toward American innovation, market access, and economic sovereignty.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Emotions were on full display with many expressing sadness and frustration, not only over Wednesday's federal raid, but raids happening around the Twin Cities over the last 40 days.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Summit players fell to the turf in dismay; Seguin players jubilantly sprinted around the visitor’s turf.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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See video … MICHELLE BACKUS – Zohran Mamdani’s fiery speech surprises some, to the dismay of others.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Letdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letdown. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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