disappointment

dis·ap·point·ment

noun \ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint-mənt\

Definition of DISAPPOINTMENT

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

1. She couldn't hide her disappointment.
2. He's a disappointment to his parents.

First Known Use of DISAPPOINTMENT

1604

Related to DISAPPOINTMENT

Synonyms: dismay, dissatisfaction, frustration, letdown

Antonyms: content, contentedness, contentment, gratification, satisfaction

Related Words: crestfallenness, discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, disgruntlement, displeasure; disenchantment, disillusionment; blues, dejectedness, dejection, depression, desolateness, desolation, despondency, disconsolateness, distress, doldrums, dolefulness, dolor, downheartedness, dreariness, dumps, gloom, gloominess, joylessness, melancholy, mopes, oppression, sadness, sorrow, unhappiness; chagrin, discomfiture

Near Antonyms: fulfillment (or fulfilment); bliss, felicity, gladness, happiness, joy

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