Synonyms of lets down

lets down

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disappoints
• dissatisfies
• fails
• cheats
• bums (out)
• upsets
• displeases
• distresses
• disgruntles
• disillusions
• chagrins
• deceives
• deludes
• disenchants
• discontents
• mocks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contents
• satisfies
• fulfills
• gratifies
• gladdens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lets down

Hamilton lets down Claire’s savage hauteur; Mays’ eyes glisten with all the regrets of lost love. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

When it’s not being used as extra seating, the back lets down, and the front pulls forward to create either a chaise or bed. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025

For my money, the scene in the movie’s final five minutes, in which Harry lets down his guard and confronts Sally with his feelings at a New Year’s Eve party, is the most comic and romantic in any romantic comedy. — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025