as in disappointments
something that disappoints
the eagerly anticipated new movie starring our favorite actor turned out to be a big letdown
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Recent Examples of letdowns
That type of big-moment success was more the exception than the rule, however, in a Chiefs defensive season defined by letdowns in late, game-changing moments.
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Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The Panthers have a history of letdowns after big wins.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 28 Dec. 2025
Coach Tyronn Lue chalked up their second-half letdowns to fatigue and sloppy play; the Clippers are averaging seven turnovers in the third quarters.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025
However, the Phillies have had nothing but postseason letdowns since their 2022 run to the World Series.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The corporation continues to present strong growth and financial dependability, yet its valuation is high, making the stock susceptible to even small letdowns.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for letdowns
disappointments
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Advertisement Books provide us with refuge from disappointments and heartbreak and loss.—
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Yes, rookie draftees got playing opportunities but none was a standout, and the top two picks were closer to disappointments than successes.—
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“Letdowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letdowns. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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