Synonyms for let-down

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : let-doun

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛtˌdaʊn

Top 10 synonyms for let-down

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Définition of let-down

Origin : also let-down, "disappointment," 1768, from let (v.) + down (adv.). The verbal phrase is from mid-12c. in a literal sense; figuratively by 1795.

As in unhappy : adj sad
As in disillusioned : adj disappointed
As in betrayal : noun exhibition of disloyalty
As in sellout : noun betrayal

Example sentences :

At the hospital they said his nerves were iron; there was no let-down after the day's work.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

All day long he had been under a sharp strain, now he was experiencing the let-down.
Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

The only prudent thing for this rapid was a let-down and we went at it at once.
Extract from : « A Canyon Voyage » by Frederick S. Dellenbaugh

The man in ermine reeled as if from some let-down of extreme tension.
Extract from : « The Hour of the Dragon » by Robert E. Howard

But it was a bit of a let-down after getting all warmed up, you know.
Extract from : « Dave Dawson on the Russian Front » by R. Sidney Bowen

The let-down from the toil and excitement of the past months still held me.
Extract from : « Gold » by Stewart White

But what I object to most is the 'let-down' at the tag-end of each of these yarns.
Extract from : « The Wood Fire in No. 3 » by F. Hopkinson Smith

Well, Mr. Coburn, you'll find it's going to be a let-down instead!
Extract from : « The Invaders » by William Fitzgerald Jenkins

There would be no let-down in their vigilance until they reached haven.
Extract from : « The Drums Of Jeopardy » by Harold MacGrath

"One always has a 'let-down' after a hard job," was Pat's sage rejoinder.
Extract from : « The Iron Furrow » by George C. Shedd

Antonyms for let-down

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