Letdown

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛtˌdaʊn/

Letdown (noun)

  1. A feeling of disappointment because something is not as good, successful, or exciting as you expected.
  2. A person or thing that does not perform well, so the outcome is worse than expected.
  3. A sudden decrease in energy or mood after something exciting or hopeful ends.

Examples

  • The final plan was a letdown for everyone.
  • The movie turned into a letdown after the trailer.