Meaning & Definition of Disappointment in English
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Disappointment
/dɪsəpɔɪntmənt/
noun
1. A feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
- "His hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment"
synonym:
- disappointment,
- letdown
2. An act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
synonym:
- disappointment,
- dashing hopes
Examples of using
To my disappointment his letter didn't come.
The picnic was a disappointment.
To our great disappointment, the game was called off.