lets down

present tense third-person singular of let down
as in disappoints
to fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of with my poor performance I really felt that I had let my teammates down

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disappoints
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  • Although the hosts and entertainment are yet to be announced, the Golden Vines® never disappoints.
    Liquid Icons, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
  • While the market's closure disappoints some local customers, Koncki views it as a necessary step to grow his salsa business.
    Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Lets down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lets%20down. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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