disappointment
noun
dis·ap·point·ment
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint-mənt 
1
: the act or an instance of disappointing : the state or emotion of being disappointed
2
: one that disappoints
he's a disappointment to his parents
Examples of disappointment in a Sentence
She couldn't hide her disappointment.
He's a disappointment to his parents.
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The move, although not unexpected, was met with disappointment and anger by arts administrators who had counted on the grants to finance ongoing projects.
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Michael Paulson, New York Times, 3 May 2025
But there’s still plenty of concern and disappointment from fans who are worried about losing the friendship between Elsbeth and Kaya, which has been one of the CBS drama’s strongest elements.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 2 May 2025
Kandi Burruss, the Othello producer and Real Housewives of Atlanta alum who's been vocal about wanting an EGOT, took to Instagram to express her disappointment.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 2 May 2025
Disappointed Steve Dear Steve: The real disappointment comes from slovenly people who throw trash onto our highways, or fail to properly secure their cargo.
—Frank Fellone, Arkansas Online, 2 May 2025
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Michael Paulson, New York Times, 3 May 2025
But there’s still plenty of concern and disappointment from fans who are worried about losing the friendship between Elsbeth and Kaya, which has been one of the CBS drama’s strongest elements.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 2 May 2025
Kandi Burruss, the Othello producer and Real Housewives of Atlanta alum who's been vocal about wanting an EGOT, took to Instagram to express her disappointment.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 2 May 2025
Disappointed Steve Dear Steve: The real disappointment comes from slovenly people who throw trash onto our highways, or fail to properly secure their cargo.
—Frank Fellone, Arkansas Online, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for disappointment
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointment. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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disappointment
noun
dis·ap·point·ment
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint-mənt
1
: the act or an instance of disappointing : the state or emotion of being disappointed
2
: one that disappoints
the play was a disappointment
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