What does "Letdown" mean?

disappointment or failure

Synonym: disappointment, letdown Opposite: success, achievement

"Letdown" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

But in reality, it's always just a big letdown,

— How I Met Your Mother S1E11

SINJEN WAS A LETDOWN THE SECOND TIME, BUT HE WAS MY BURTON, AND I WAS HIS TAYLOR.

— Gilmore Girls S2E3

Seems like a bit of a letdown after our lichen conversation, but...

— The Big Bang Theory S5E22

Another letdown.

— The Devil Wears Prada

When you've already designed the ultimate one, it's kind of a letdown.

— The Good Place S4E13

"Letdown" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 5 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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