What does let down mean?
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let down
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word let down.
Princeton's WordNet
lower, take down, let down, get down, bring downverb
move something or somebody to a lower position
"take down the vase from the shelf"
disappoint, let downverb
fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
"Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage"
Wiktionary
let downverb
To allow to descend.
let downverb
To disappoint; to betray or fail somebody.
ChatGPT
let down
"Let down" refers to the feeling of disappointment or discouragement when something or someone fails to fulfill expectations or standards. It can also refer to the disillusionment experienced as a result of an unmet expectation or a breach of trust. In the context of equipment, it can refer to the failure or malfunctioning of a particular item.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of let down in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of let down in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of let down in a Sentence
I feel really let down. He’s been through something similar. He knows what pain feels like. And Archie (Harry and Markle's son) is his grandson. I will always love him, but there is a lot of hurt that has happened.
We are barely holding the line and remain at a critical point where virus cases could surge if we let down our guard.
Indeed, I had a fear I could let down my teammates, after the incident, I spoke to my coach and said the worst thing is behind me. ... That somehow quieted me down. Today, it was not that bad.
Everyone is saying, 'Oh, again, again,' we need more security... Of course we are targeted, and of course the government knows we are targeted, so why don't they protect us? We are feeling hurt and let down by the government.
I immediately felt so heartbroken for the families and the advocates and all the hard work that went into this day, to have it completely erased, all I kept thinking was not only are the families continuously feeling let down by the outside systems at play, but here they are again being let down by these tech companies who are silencing (them) for being a voice for their loved one.
Translations for let down
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- أنزلArabic
- spustit, spouštětCzech
- hinunterlassen, enttäuschen, im Stich lassen, herunterlassenGerman
- decepcionar, bajar, fallarSpanish
- اجازه دهید پایینPersian
- temperoida, laskea, pettää, antaa periksi, hylätä, pidentääFinnish
- laisser tomber, baisser, abaisserFrench
- scaoil anuasIrish
- átejt, cserbenhagy, becsapHungarian
- abbassare, scontentare, deludereItalian
- 失望, 下げる, 下ろすJapanese
- opuszczać, opuścić, rozczarować, zawieśćPolish
- desapontar, decepcionarPortuguese
- опустить, спустить, подводить, подвести, разочаровать, разочаровывать, опускать, спускатьRussian
- lämna i sticket, svikaSwedish
- hayal kırıklığına uğratmakTurkish
- نیچے آوUrdu
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