1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
William Earl, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
Now that the historically nasty, contentious presidential election of 2024 is over, don’t let down your guard just yet.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for letdown 
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
But because John’s goal and dictate was not to sell any of it, anything short of that is a failure, not carrying on their father’s will, letting down generations of family members who have fought for and protected this place.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
Now that the historically nasty, contentious presidential election of 2024 is over, don’t let down your guard just yet.
—Steven Gaydos, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for letdown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for letdown
Noun
-
Söderblom’s bounce-back game ended in disappointment.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
-
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
Verb
-
All of which is to say: Yes, you’ll be disappointed.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2025
-
For dessert, for those yearning for a further step back into the past, the Ice Cream Sundae—a retro delight, topped with cream and fancy toppings—does not disappoint.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Moments of joy and vulnerability are interwoven with frustration, sadness, and fear.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
-
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
Noun
-
Fans of the show shared their dismay at Nease's answer on social media.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
-
It was announced in September that Lamar would headline the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans — much to the dismay of rappers who said Lil Wayne should have been given the gig as a hometown favorite.—
Char Adams,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near letdown
Cite this Entry
“Letdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/letdown. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share