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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After the verdict, Police Scotland apologised for how the original inquiry was handled and for letting down Emma and other victims.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 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

He was worried about letting down his countless fans who regularly write to him explaining how much the book means to them.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 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