Let down
verb
To make someone feel disappointed by not doing what they were hoping for or expecting.
I was really let down by the movie. It wasn't as good as I expected.
Often appears as...
- feel let down
- let someone down
phrasal verb
To lower something or someone that is being held up.
The climbed up the tree to rescue the cat but then he had to let the cat down slowly.
Often appears as...
- let down the curtains
- let something down
noun
A disappointment or a failure to meet standards or expectations.
The whole trip was a letdown. Nothing went as planned.
Often appears as...
- a bit of a letdown
- a big letdown
verb
To make someone feel disappointed by not doing what they were hoping for or expecting.
I was really let down by the movie. It wasn't as good as I expected.
Often appears as...
- feel let down
- let someone down
phrasal verb
To lower something or someone that is being held up.
The climbed up the tree to rescue the cat but then he had to let the cat down slowly.
Often appears as...
- let down the curtains
- let something down
noun
A disappointment or a failure to meet standards or expectations.
The whole trip was a letdown. Nothing went as planned.
Often appears as...
- a bit of a letdown
- a big letdown
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Using 'let down' indicates an emotional response to disappointment.
After all the hype, their performance was a let down.
Pro Tip 2/3Unmet Expectations
It implies something or someone has not lived up to what was promised or expected.
He didn't keep his promise, and I felt let down.
Pro Tip 3/3Trust Issues
'Let down' can suggest a loss of trust in someone.
By not backing me up, you've really let me down.
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