letdowns

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

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Recent Examples of letdowns 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
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disappointments
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  • Using her own romantic disappointments as a guide, Denise advises him to grieve by accepting the loss and forgiving the people who hurt him.
    Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The Athletic’s tennis team, Matthew Futterman, Charlie Eccleshare and James Hansen, present their takeaways from the final Grand Slam of 2025, from the best shots and funniest moments to the biggest disappointments and the most incredible matches.
    The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Letdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letdowns. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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