Letdown

/ˈlɛtˌdaʊn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a disappointment or failure to meet expectations.

The movie was a letdown after all the hype surrounding it.

a decrease in pressure or energy, especially in a situation where excitement was previously high.

After winning the championship, the team's next game felt like a letdown.

a failure to fulfill a promise or expectation.

She felt a letdown when her friend canceled their plans at the last minute.

The term 'letdown' combines the verb 'let' meaning to allow or permit, and 'down' indicating a decrease or reduction.

let someone down

to fail to support or help someone when they expect you to.

no letdown

indicating that something lived up to expectations.

a letdown compared to

something that is disappointing in relation to another more favorable comparison.

disappointment

a feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

dissatisfaction

the state of being unhappy or discontent with something.

a major bummer

Not getting the job after the interview was a total letdown.

such a letdown

I was so excited for the party, but it was such a letdown.