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
However, the Phillies have had nothing but postseason letdowns since their 2022 run to the World Series.
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 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
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
Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 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
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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The Chiefs have suffered some injuries at corner in past seasons, so there’s still time to get some use with Fulton, but for now this stands one of the season’s top disappointments.—
Sam McDowell
November 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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There’s often a focus on resilience, or the the ability to bounce back from disappointments and challenges, especially during times of transition or change.—
Ana Homayoun,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Letdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letdowns. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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