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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

"We have been consistently letting down customers. They cannot guarantee a service every day."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023

Another pivotal relationship in Elizabeth’s journey to letting down her guard is her friendship with Harriet Sloane.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2023

She thought Ashley was letting down the side of Adria’s crib, until one day she walked in and saw me with one leg slung over the top of the rail, hoisting myself over.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles