disappointment
[dis-uh-point-muhnt]
- the act or fact of disappointing: All of his efforts only led to the disappointment of his supporters.
- the state or feeling of being disappointed: Her disappointment was very great when she didn't get the job.
- a person or thing that disappoints: The play was a disappointment.
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Origin of disappointment
Synonyms
See more synonyms for on Thesaurus.comDisappointment
[dis-uh-point-muh nt]
- Cape, a cape in SW Washington state, projecting into the Pacific Ocean on the N of the mouth of the Columbia River.
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Contemporary Examples
Putin may very well be the last optimist left in the country, which is facing a time of confusion and disappointment.
He tended to shield himself from disappointment by expecting the worst—of people and of his country.
Of course I was frustrated, but writers deal with disappointment all the time, and so do archaeologists.
So why does Season 2—which just had its fall finale Monday night—feel like such a disappointment so far?
When Bello posted the letter on his website, many took to Twitter to express similar feelings of disappointment.
Historical Examples
"He must have stolen it," muttered Halbert, looking after Robert with disappointment and chagrin.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger
I accosted him, when, to my chagrin and disappointment, he was a white man.
Biography of a SlaveCharles Thompson
She would say nothing now—would let him see no sign of disappointment in her!
Weighed and WantingGeorge MacDonald
Strange to see him struggle with his disappointment like a grieving child!
The Bacillus of BeautyHarriet Stark
He was still a young man, but he was worn out with disappointment.
Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward IICharlotte Mary Yonge
disappointment
- the act of disappointing or the state of being disappointed
- a person, thing, or state of affairs that disappoints
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Word Origin and History for disappointment
n.
1610s, "fact of disappointing;" see disappoint + -ment. Meaning "state or feeling of being disappointed" is from 1756. Meaning "a thing that disappoints" is from 1756.
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