disappointment

noun

dis·​ap·​point·​ment ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint-mənt How to pronounce disappointment (audio)
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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Richie shakes her head in disappointment and turns her attention to a cooling carafe of coffee. Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024 Overall, the disappointment was undeniable; TikTok, X (Twitter) and Reddit were full of complaints about Spotify Wrapped 2024, far removed from the typical celebratory posts. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 Much to the disappointment of fans, his character died at the end of season 5. Francesca Gariano, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024 Infinity Nikki also only caters to one exceptionally thin body type, which is the biggest disappointment. Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disappointment 

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of disappointment was in 1577

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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointment. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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disappointment

noun
dis·​ap·​point·​ment ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint-mənt How to pronounce disappointment (audio)
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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