Disappointment

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

Her disappointment was evident when she realized she had not been selected for the team.

a person or thing that causes feelings of disappointment.

The movie, which had high expectations, turned out to be a major disappointment.

an event or situation that does not meet the expectations or hopes of someone.

The cancellation of the concert was a disappointment for all the fans.

From Old French desappointer, meaning to take away, to deprive of an appointment.

total disappointment

A complete or utter sense of being let down.

bitter disappointment

A feeling of deep sadness or resentment due to unfulfilled hopes.

major disappointment

A significant event or outcome that falls short of expectations.

disappoint

To fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone.

disappointed

Feeling sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfill one's hopes or expectations.

Epic fail

Not getting that promotion was an epic fail for me.

Dissapoint

That movie was such a dissapoint - I expected better!