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letting down

VERB

disappoint

Synonyms

WEAK

abandon depress disenchant disillusion dissatisfy fail fall short leave in lurch leave stranded lower pull down take down

Antonyms

WEAK

benefit satisfy

Example Sentences

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Representing England is the greatest honour of all, which I take seriously and I am deeply sorry for letting down my team-mates, coaches and supporters.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Police Scotland apologises for how the original inquiry was handled and for letting down Emma and his other victims.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024

MALAGA, Spain — Novak Djokovic is not ready to start letting down just yet.

From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023

“Anyone who tries to disrupt that protest and parade is really letting down those people who use this space once a year to come together to celebrate and protest for those rights.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2023

Mrs. Abbott fell silent, and I felt as if I was letting her down, and also letting down Jennifer's grandmother, who was now standing in the kitchen doorway drying a cup.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English