Synonyms for

Letdown

Verb / ˈleˌtdaʊn / Another word for letdown — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a disappointment or a feeling of discouragement

Synonyms & similar words

disappointment disappointment disillusionment failure flop blow bust downturn setback defeat disheartenment dispiritedness downer droop fall loss washout bringdown bummer collapse downfall

Example sentences

  1. The rain was a letdown because we couldn't go to the park.
  2. I was excited for the new movie, but it ended up being a letdown.
  3. Not getting the job was a letdown, but I know I'll find another one.
  4. The team's loss was a letdown for their fans.
  5. The concert was a letdown because the sound quality was poor.

Quotes

  • "Disappointment is a sort of bankruptcy - the bankruptcy of a soul that expends too much in hope and expectation."
  • "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."
  • "No matter how hard you work, someone else is working harder."

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