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as in disappointment
the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met
the museum exhibit was just so-so, and we returned home with a vague sense of letdown
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as in to disappoint
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 letdown
Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
O'Neill takes the role Baltimore was likely looking to fill with Austin Slater last season, though Slater was a major letdown.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Tobias emphasized the balance of interests Biden was considering when vetoing the bill, noting that close allies who sponsored the bill such as Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) were let down but understood the president’s decision.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
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Noun
That final film was a letdown, earning just $439 million and failing with critics.
—Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
O'Neill takes the role Baltimore was likely looking to fill with Austin Slater last season, though Slater was a major letdown.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
Sporting light makeup, the star’s brunette locks were let down in a middle parting.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Tobias emphasized the balance of interests Biden was considering when vetoing the bill, noting that close allies who sponsored the bill such as Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) were let down but understood the president’s decision.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for letdown
Noun
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And yet Burns often got the hardest assignments, the ones with big potential rewards but that were more likely to end in disappointment, or at least ambiguity.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Lamar grew up a Wayne fan, but Wayne once was vocal in his disappointment over not being selected for the Super Bowl halftime show.—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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According to multiple sources, Butler has been disappointed with the Heat primarily because Miami declined to give him a two-year, $113 million contract extension this past summer, a deal that would have run through the 2026-27 season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
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All of which is to say: Yes, you’ll be disappointed.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2025
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For instance, neurodivergent students may struggle to focus and absorb information effectively, leading to frustration, which further fuels the problem.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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This shift has led to frustration and disappointment among job seekers who invest time and effort in the interview process.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That night, there was a mood of dismay in the dining hall.—
Sheila Heti,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Warner was not the only Democrat to express dismay over Turner’s ouster.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Letdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letdown. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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