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letdown

let·down

US/ˈlɛˌtdaʊn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

  • “his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment”

Origin

Deverbal from let down.

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