disappointment

[ dis-uh-point-muhnt ]

/ ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt mənt /

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noun

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.

Nearby words

disappearance, disapplication, disappoint, disappointed, disappointing, disappointment, disapprobation, disapproval, disapprove, disarm, disarmament

Origin of disappointment

First recorded in 1605–15; disappoint + -ment

SYNONYMS FOR disappointment

1 failure, defeat, frustration.

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Related forms

pre·dis·ap·point·ment, noun

Definition for disappointment (2 of 2)

Disappointment

[ dis-uh-point-muh nt ]

/ ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt mənt /

noun

Cape, a cape in SW Washington state, projecting into the Pacific Ocean on the N of the mouth of the Columbia River.

Examples from the Web for disappointment

Putin may very well be the last optimist left in the country, which is facing a time of confusion and disappointment.
After His Disastrous Annual Press Conference, Putin Needs A Hug|Anna Nemtsova|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He tended to shield himself from disappointment by expecting the worst—of people and of his country.
How Richard Pryor Beat Bill Cosby and Transformed America|David Yaffe, Scott Saul|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of course I was frustrated, but writers deal with disappointment all the time, and so do archaeologists.
The Real-Life Raiders of the Lost Ark|Alex Belth|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So why does Season 2—which just had its fall finale Monday night—feel like such a disappointment so far?
The Blacklist’s Frustrating Fall: Keen’s a Keeper, but Red Regresses|Jason Lynch|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST

When Bello posted the letter on his website, many took to Twitter to express similar feelings of disappointment.
Ebola Racism Reaches a New Low in Texas|Abby Haglage|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Perry looked at him for a few moments, feeling pained to see the way in which the lad took his disappointment.
Real Gold|George Manville Fenn
Disappointment upon disappointment awaited Errington at Hull.
Thelma|Marie Corelli
But the disappointment and wrath of Joe over this sudden overthrow of his schemes were deep and furious.
Two Little Travellers|Frances Browne Arthur
So far as we deviate from the revealed will of God in the use of means, we sin against him, and are destined to disappointment.
A Review of Uncle Tom's Cabin|A. Woodward
When he had finished his prayer, he heard great and horrible cries in the court as of rage and disappointment.
King Arthur's Knights|Henry Gilbert

British Dictionary definitions for disappointment

disappointment

/ (ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt) /

noun

the act of disappointing or the state of being disappointed

a person, thing, or state of affairs that disappoints

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