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 hope and the disappointment.
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 June 2026
England, by my estimation, landed in a tougher than normal group, especially given the size of this World Cup field, but the squad has ridiculous talent and is due for a major run given some recent disappointments.
—Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Yet, where the masses saw disappointment, Sakic saw accomplishment.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Both Calandrelli and Bergin expressed disappointment in the decision to have an all-male crew for Artemis III in separate Instagram Reels.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 June 2026
England, by my estimation, landed in a tougher than normal group, especially given the size of this World Cup field, but the squad has ridiculous talent and is due for a major run given some recent disappointments.
—Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Yet, where the masses saw disappointment, Sakic saw accomplishment.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Both Calandrelli and Bergin expressed disappointment in the decision to have an all-male crew for Artemis III in separate Instagram Reels.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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 16 Jun. 2026.
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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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