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

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024

"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

Brooklyn appreciated the sentiment but still felt like she was letting down the team.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti