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
There will be letdowns over a long season, and Self didn’t feel like the Jayhawks had their best from tipoff.
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 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
Was Sinner remembering those letdowns during the pause?
—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
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 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
Was Sinner remembering those letdowns during the pause?
—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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During the course of the film, Grace deals with life, love (including a pair of paramours from the same band), professional disappointments, and the fallout of a horrible experience from her past.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Mar. 2026
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Yet, the depth chart has certainly shifted since the start of the season, as some players have been pleasant surprises, and others disappointments.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Letdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letdowns. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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