as in disappointments
something that disappoints
the eagerly anticipated new movie starring our favorite actor turned out to be a big letdown
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Recent Examples of letdowns
Was Sinner remembering those letdowns during the pause?
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Owen Lewis, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The Panthers have a history of letdowns after big wins.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Dec. 2025
Coach Tyronn Lue chalked up their second-half letdowns to fatigue and sloppy play; the Clippers are averaging seven turnovers in the third quarters.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025
However, the Phillies have had nothing but postseason letdowns since their 2022 run to the World Series.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The corporation continues to present strong growth and financial dependability, yet its valuation is high, making the stock susceptible to even small letdowns.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Owen Lewis, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The Panthers have a history of letdowns after big wins.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Dec. 2025
Coach Tyronn Lue chalked up their second-half letdowns to fatigue and sloppy play; the Clippers are averaging seven turnovers in the third quarters.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025
However, the Phillies have had nothing but postseason letdowns since their 2022 run to the World Series.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The corporation continues to present strong growth and financial dependability, yet its valuation is high, making the stock susceptible to even small letdowns.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for letdowns
disappointments
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By turns funny and self-pitying, full of regrets, disappointments and thwarted ambitions, Hart is portrayed by Hawke as a man who has often been his own biggest obstacle and is coming to realize his time has passed him by.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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A couple of challenges or disappointments could still happen before month’s end, too, ushering in the least helpful period of 2026 for you, from later January to the beginning of March.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Letdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letdowns. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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