Letdowns - English meaning

noun

A disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events.

Usage examples:

The rest of the journey was an anticlimax by comparison

noun

An event or experience that causes disappointment because it is less exciting than was expected or because it happens immediately after a much more interesting or exciting event

Usage examples:

When you really look forward to something it's often an anticlimax when it actually happens., comin…

verb

(of wind) move creating an air current.

Usage examples:

A cold breeze was blowing in off the sea

noun

A strong wind.

Usage examples:

We're in for a bit of a blow

noun

A powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object.

Usage examples:

He received a blow to the skull

noun

A loss of status or importance.

Usage examples:

Patrol duty? bit of a comedown for a sergeant

noun

A reduction in position, value, or enjoyment

Usage examples:

I liked most of the book, but the ending was a real comedown.

noun

Sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfilment of one's hopes or expectations.

Usage examples:

To her disappointment, there was no chance to talk privately with luke

noun

The unhappiness or discouragement that results when your hopes or expectations have not been satisfied, or someone or something that is not as good as you had hoped or expected

Usage examples:

[ u ] her disappointment showed on her face., [ c ] after two losing seasons, we felt he was a disa…

noun

A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.

Usage examples:

His disillusionment with education was due to a number of factors

noun

A feeling of being disappointed and unhappy because of discovering the truth about something or someone that you liked or respected

Usage examples:

Disillusionment with there is increasing disillusionment with the government., he left the company,…

noun

A complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one.

Usage examples:

His plans turned into a fiasco

noun

A complete failure

Usage examples:

The entire political campaign was a fiasco, and at the end he drew only 30% of the votes.

noun

The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.

Usage examples:

Tears of frustration rolled down her cheeks

noun

Disappointment or discouragement, or a discouraging situation

Usage examples:

[ u ] he finally quit in frustration., [ u ] the teacher confirmed widespread frustration with the …

noun

A disappointing occasion that was not interesting, especially one that was expected to be exciting and important

Usage examples:

The party turned out to be a non-event - barely anybody showed up.

noun

Failure to achieve the results wanted or hoped for

Usage examples:

Not recruiting and training younger team members is a recipe for non-success in this market., the s…

noun

A reversal or check in progress.

Usage examples:

A serious setback for the peace process

noun

Something that causes delay or stops progress

Usage examples:

Democrats suffered a serious setback in yesterday’s election, losing all three contested seats.

noun

Something that happens that causes a delay or prevents a process from continuing

Usage examples:

He suffered a setback yesterday in his attempts to take a stake in the mobile phone company., a set…

noun

An event or period that is spoiled by constant or heavy rain.

Usage examples:

Last summer was a bit of a washout here

noun

A complete failure

Usage examples:

The dance was a washout – only three people showed up.