Disappointment

¹ American  

[dis-uh-point-muhnt] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt mənt /

noun

1. Cape Disappointment, a cape in southwestern Washington State, projecting into the Pacific Ocean on the north of the mouth of the Columbia River.

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disappointment ² American  

[dis-uh-point-muhnt] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt mənt /

noun

1. the act or fact of disappointing.

   All of his efforts only led to the disappointment of his supporters.

   Synonyms:

   frustration, defeat, failure

2. the state or feeling of being disappointed.

   Her disappointment was very great when she didn't get the job.

3. a person or thing that disappoints.

   The play was a disappointment.

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disappointment British  

/ ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt /

noun

1. the act of disappointing or the state of being disappointed

2. a person, thing, or state of affairs that disappoints

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Other Word Forms

• predisappointment noun

Etymology

Origin of disappointment

First recorded in 1605–15; disappoint + -ment

Example Sentences

The disappointment comes from the knowledge his side scored two goals from 30 shots, 10 of which were on target.

From BBC

"For me the fact we have drawn is a massive disappointment," added Fletcher.

From Barron's

“It comes with disappointment, certainly, but more with gratitude and appreciation,” Harbaugh said in a statement through the team.

From The Wall Street Journal

Well, there is certainly disappointment at the results which have left them rooted in the bottom three.

From BBC

Dining disappointments can be avoided by doing your research before you book, says Sam Morgan, head of Open Restaurant Group, which operates eight restaurants in England and Wales.

From BBC

Related Words

• adversity
• blow
• chagrin
• defeat
• discontent
• disenchantment
• disillusionment
• dissatisfaction
• failure
• frustration
• letdown
• regret
• setback