as in disappointing
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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Recent Examples of letting down
What Freeman wants to see more of from Carr and his offensive staff is making the tie go to the running back or letting down-and-distance dictate the decision.
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Pete Sampson, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Pete Sampson, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
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The pressure to overperform, the fear of disappointing others and the worry of appearing uncommitted are real concerns for growth-minded professionals.—
Ankur Bindal,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Letting down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letting%20down. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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