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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
Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
But the Celtics played with the effort necessary to avoid a trap-game letdown.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Sorry to anyone [that] feels let down.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The Aggies may have a bit of a letdown coming off the big win over Auburn, but home-court advantage could push A&M over the top.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
But the Celtics played with the effort necessary to avoid a trap-game letdown.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
Pork chop recipes can often be a let down.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Sorry to anyone [that] feels let down.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for letdown
Noun
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That pool of those players (11 to 19) produced more busts or major disappointments than starters on winning teams.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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Van Buren Township Supervisor Kevin McNamara expressed his disappointment with EGLE's license renewal for Wayne Disposal, and the process.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Randy Orton, Trick Williams And Damian Priest Sami Zayn’s hometown entrance did not disappoint.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Buss was also reportedly disappointed in James’ reaction after the Lakers selected his son, Bronny James, in the 2024 NBA Draft.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Republican ends Minnesota governor bid over immigration enforcement Chris Madel, a Republican, ended his campaign for Minnesota governor after less than two months, citing frustration with the party and the way federal officials have carried out immigration operations in the state.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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Now, nearly in February, frustration and isolation are growing for Rowland and fellow residents.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Walz expressed dismay at the characterization.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Much to Chicago’s dismay, the Bears are out of the playoffs, losing in overtime Sunday night to the Los Angeles Rams.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Letdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letdown. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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