let-down
Disappointment after anticipation
A let-down is a disappointment—something that fails to meet expectations: The sequel was a real let-down after the brilliant original.
The word captures the deflation of raised hopes.
In breastfeeding, let-down refers to the reflex that releases milk, a neutral technical sense unrelated to disappointment.
Bitter loss of faith
- anticlimaxDisappointing conclusion after buildup
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
- dismayDistressed loss of courage
chagrin · regret · deflation · underwhelming · unfulfilling · dashed hopes · unmet expectations · disenchantment
Humiliating public failure
- debacleSudden, complete failure
- flopComplete commercial failure
- bustFailure or sculpture
- misfireFailure to discharge
underperformance · shortcoming · setback · botch · blunder · non-starter · missed opportunity · falling short
State of emotional pain
- dejectionState of lowness
- discouragementLoss of confidence
- despondencyProfound loss of hope
- heartacheDeep emotional distress
melancholy · gloom · crestfallen · downcast · disheartened · crushed · sinking feeling · heavy heart
Act of leaving permanently
- desertionUnlawful abandonment of duty
- forsakingRenouncing or abandoning completely
- broken promiseCommitment not honored
- breach of trustViolation of confidence
disloyalty · unfaithfulness · treachery · backstabbing · double-cross · selling out · dropped the ball
To let go
- decompressionReduction of pressure
- punctureHole from penetration
- sagSink from weight
- subsidingDecreasing in intensity
disillusionment
Bitter loss of faith
- anticlimaxDisappointing conclusion after buildup
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
- discontentUnhappiness with circumstances
dismay · chagrin · regret · deflation · underwhelming · unfulfilling · dashed hopes · unmet expectations · disenchantment · frustration
fiasco
Humiliating public failure
misfire · underperformance · shortcoming · setback · botch · blunder · non-starter · missed opportunity · falling short · breakdown
sadness
State of emotional pain
- dejectionState of lowness
- discouragementLoss of confidence
- despondencyProfound loss of hope
heartache · melancholy · gloom · crestfallen · downcast · disheartened · crushed · sinking feeling · heavy heart · comedown
abandonment
Act of leaving permanently
- desertionUnlawful abandonment of duty
- forsakingRenouncing or abandoning completely
- broken promiseCommitment not honored
breach of trust · disloyalty · unfaithfulness · treachery · backstabbing · double-cross · selling out · dropped the ball
release
To let go
- decompressionReduction of pressure
- punctureHole from penetration
- sagSink from weight
subsiding · depressurization · flattening · slow leak · pressure drop
- infant feedingbaby bottle, baby formula, bottle feeding, formula feeding, infant formula