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disappointment

[ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt]

disappointment Definition

  • 1the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
  • 2a person, event, or thing that causes disappointment

Using disappointment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disappointment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I felt a deep sense of disappointment when I didn't get the job.

  • Example

    The team's loss was a huge disappointment for their fans.

  • Example

    Her lack of effort was a disappointment to her coach.

disappointment Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for disappointment

Idioms Using disappointment

  • something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening later on

    Example

    Losing the game turned out to be a blessing in disguise because it motivated the team to work harder.

  • a disappointment or anticlimax

    Example

    The movie was a letdown because it didn't live up to the hype.

  • something that is unpleasant or difficult to accept

    Example

    Failing the exam was a bitter pill to swallow, but it motivated me to study harder next time.

Phrases with disappointment

  • a feeling of disappointment that is particularly strong and difficult to accept

    Example

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

  • a feeling of disappointment directed towards a particular person or thing

    Example

    Many people expressed their disappointment with the government's handling of the crisis.

  • a feeling of disappointment directed towards a particular event or situation

    Example

    There was widespread disappointment at the cancellation of the festival.

Origins of disappointment

from Old French 'desapointer', meaning 'to remove from office'

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Summary: disappointment in Brief

Disappointment [ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt] refers to the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by unfulfilled hopes or expectations. It can be caused by a person, event, or thing, as in 'The team's loss was a huge disappointment for their fans.' Phrases like 'disappointment with' and 'disappointment at' denote the direction of the feeling. Idioms like 'a blessing in disguise' and 'a bitter pill to swallow' describe the aftermath of disappointment.

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