Synonyms of letdowns

letdowns

noun

plural of letdown

as in disappointments

something that disappoints

the eagerly anticipated new movie starring our favorite actor turned out to be a big letdown

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disappointments
• bummers
• losers
• fiascoes
• failures
• bringdowns
• anticlimaxes
• lemons
• fizzles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• successes
• winners
• reliefs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of letdowns

In the Eli Drinkwitz era — or any era, really — Missouri fans have had to accept some letdowns in big moments. — Pj Green september 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Not after the constant letdowns during both of their tenures. — James Boyd, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

In a pantheon that the Heat in no way hope next includes Antetokounmpo, there already have been ample letdowns. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026

And don’t let our top 10 biggest Cincinnati sports letdowns of the 21st century ruin your morning. — Jason Williams, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 June 2026

Success after so much failure—gut-wrenching letdowns after episodes of Odyssean temptation to fleeting belief, too many to count—is almost an ordeal. — Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 3 June 2026

Speaking of letdowns, what about that fight? — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 May 2026

Defensive letdowns behind him and fortuitous placement of hits contributed to his allowing nine runs (eight earned) in his first six appearances (6⅔ innings). — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

Knicks fans, no strangers to letdowns, put their rare bottle of optimism back on the shelf, unsure whether it will be uncorked for the playoffs. — Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026