as in letdowns
something that disappoints
after all the publicity and high expectations, the sequel to the movie blockbuster was a huge disappointment
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Recent Examples of disappointments
Parents encourage discovery and challenge while offering support during setbacks and disappointments, says Anita.
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Christin Perry, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, the film was never released, as the studio deemed the two-color animation of insufficient quality—the first of many professional disappointments for Sholpo in his attempts to promote the Variophone.
—Lauren Rosati, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Christin Perry, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, the film was never released, as the studio deemed the two-color animation of insufficient quality—the first of many professional disappointments for Sholpo in his attempts to promote the Variophone.
—Lauren Rosati, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Disappointments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointments. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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