What does "Let down" mean?

disappoint someone

Synonym: disappoint, fail Opposite: support, fulfill

"Let down" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Nay-Nay, I will not let you down.

— Black Mirror S3E1

You're my friend, and I won't let you down.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E8

And I knew I was gonna let everyone down.

— Encanto

We let down our friends, our family.

— Euphoria S1E7

Now, don't let me down.

— Extra English S1E25

I really let Lois down this time.

— Family Guy S1E1

I sure hope I don't let him down.

— Forrest Gump

Because waiting 20 minutes before the concert maybe isn't the best way to let a girl down.

— Gossip Girl S1E17

"Let down" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 8 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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