letdown
noun/ˈlɛtˌdaʊn/
Frequency rank: #17,896 most common English word
Meaning
a disappointment or anticlimax; something that fails to meet expectations.
Example sentence
Losing the championship game was quite letdown for the entire team.
Synonyms & related words
- disappointment
- anticlimax
- setback
- blow
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