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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
Matthew J. Belvedere,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
The keenness of my letdown was dismaying.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
But fans of the myth of Erzsébet Báthory, who was accused circa the early 17th century of killing young virgins to bathe in their blood for her own beautification, might be let down by what’s ultimately a silly, madcap Vienna adventure.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Danaher’s 2026 guidance, issued in late January, was a letdown for a market that was hoping the company and the broader life-sciences industry had fully turned the corner toward following multiple sluggish, post-pandemic years.
—Matthew J. Belvedere,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
The keenness of my letdown was dismaying.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
But disappointment has become the norm and supporters are wary of being let down again.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
But fans of the myth of Erzsébet Báthory, who was accused circa the early 17th century of killing young virgins to bathe in their blood for her own beautification, might be let down by what’s ultimately a silly, madcap Vienna adventure.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for letdown
Noun
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Something hopeful could turn into a real disappointment that triggers an old wound.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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From the moment Kidman was cast, some diehard fans have continuously expressed their disappointment about the actress not matching the exact way Kay was described in Cornwell’s novels.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Royals coach Tara Sparks was disappointed with her squad’s intensity.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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While disappointed in the decision, Warren is still celebrating her 17th Oscar nomination.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If anything, the frustration is that everybody wanted it sooner.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Impatience or frustration could jump out.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This had caused great dismay for my grandparents—my grandfather in particular.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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When Frank Hall constructed the original building in the late 19th century, his crew stumbled upon a vein of gold—but much to his dismay, his request to dig into it was denied by town officials.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Letdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letdown. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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