noun
- a feeling of disappointment resulting from the failure of something to be as good as one expected or hoped for
- a decrease or reduction in effort, energy, or intensity
Examples
- The movie was a real letdown after all the hype.
- After months of preparation, the concert’s cancellation was a huge letdown.
- The team’s performance in the finals was a letdown for their fans.
- There was a noticeable letdown in productivity after the holidays.
- The sequel was such a letdown compared to the original film.
- She felt a letdown when the job offer was withdrawn.
- The party was a letdown because hardly anyone showed up.