CEFR B2

letdown

noun

Meaning

A disappointment; a failure to meet expectations.

Examples

The concert was a real letdown after all the hype surrounding it.
His performance in the final game was a letdown for the entire team.

Synonyms: disappointment, anticlimax, fiasco, debacle

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letdown (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛtdaʊn/

Definition

A disappointment; a failure to meet expectations.

Examples

The concert was a real letdown after all the hype surrounding it.
His performance in the final game was a letdown for the entire team.
Despite the beautiful scenery, the food at the restaurant was a complete letdown.

Synonyms of letdown

Words with a similar meaning to letdown:

disappointment
anticlimax
fiasco
debacle

Antonyms of letdown

Words with the opposite meaning to letdown:

highlight
success

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