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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
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
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
Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
Pros are going to be let down, and in many instances, non-experts will get better-looking footage from a smartphone.
—PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
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Noun
With emotions still raw, Boxall was asked how this letdown might compare to falling short of the mountain top in 2019 and 2020.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
Most vocal against the plea deal was the Goncalves family, several of whom said they were let down and even felt betrayed by prosecutors for removing the possibility of the death penalty for Kohberger without a trial.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
Pros are going to be let down, and in many instances, non-experts will get better-looking footage from a smartphone.
—PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for letdown
Noun
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Richter agreed, expressing disappointment about the ways in which clean energy has become politicized.—
Katherine Fung
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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There’s something beautiful about learning to get over that disappointment and all these expectations others have for us.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Like much of Saturday, though, KU’s defense disappointed.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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Idaho Transportation Department says don’t expect big changes Those hoping that state officials can somehow swoop in to alleviate Idaho 55’s traffic problem will likely be disappointed.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the frustration with the start of his season was valid, Williams may have gotten back on course against the Cowboys.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Parsons’ frustration with the process throughout training camp likely factored into the final decision.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Another parent, while grateful her daughter wasn't hurt, expressed dismay at the situation.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Cardinals punted, and Moore made a fair catch at the 6-yard line — to Shanahan’s dismay — and that pinned down the 49ers before the safety.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Letdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letdown. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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