Meaning & use
Letdown
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A disappointment, especially when something fails to meet expectations.
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The sequel was a real letdown after such a strong first film.
After months of anticipation, the trip turned out to be a bit of a letdown.
A note on using this word
The term also has a specific physiological meaning: the 'milk letdown reflex' describes milk being released during breastfeeding.
Words with a similar meaning
disappointmentanticlimax
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