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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
Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
Danaher’s 2026 guidance, issued in late January, was a letdown for a market that was hoping the company and the broader life-sciences industry had fully turned the corner toward following multiple sluggish, post-pandemic years.
—Matthew J. Belvedere,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
But disappointment has become the norm and supporters are wary of being let down again.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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Noun
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
Danaher’s 2026 guidance, issued in late January, was a letdown for a market that was hoping the company and the broader life-sciences industry had fully turned the corner toward following multiple sluggish, post-pandemic years.
—Matthew J. Belvedere,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
When many publications let down their paywall at the tantalizing prospect of chasing massive audiences online through social platforms, The Economist remained skeptical, choosing a model that emphasized subscription and reader revenue over advertising.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
But disappointment has become the norm and supporters are wary of being let down again.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for letdown
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Reaction to the verdict After the verdict, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz stood next to New York City Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry and expressed her disappointment in the verdict.—
Doug Williams,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Some fans are crying their eyes violet over their disappointment, while others are begging critics to get a grip.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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That result may have disappointed some considering AC Boise dominated the scoring chances in its home debut.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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Bill Murray, for one, is accustomed to complex if not disappointing sporting dynamics.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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New transparency tools aim to help travelers understand disruptions and reduce frustration during delays and cancellations.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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And while the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved covering the overrun, most of which will come from the county's unrestricted fund balance, frustration is clearly building.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Much to the dismay of White Sox fans, the team’s home opener was delayed Thursday, with the game postponed a day due to the aforementioned weather.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Speaking to the Star-Telegram, Ledet expressed dismay at how her son’s case has been handled from the beginning.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Letdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letdown. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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