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

Synonyms

• frustration
• dismay
• dissatisfaction
• sadness

Examples of disappointment in a Sentence

She couldn't hide her disappointment.

He's a disappointment to his parents.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold’s New Focus One pricing decision that may come as a disappointment is with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. —Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025

He’d been disappointed to ride in an ordinary bus, and disappointment, by exposing pride, summoned shame. —Clare Sestanovich, New Yorker, 13 July 2025

Sensing disappointment, the company later confirmed that the phone is expected to land in 2025. —Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 July 2025

Many who were eagerly awaiting the administration's next steps are now stewing in disappointment at what the Trump administration has delivered. —Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 12 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing disappointment

• to someone's disappointment

Rhymes for disappointment

• reappointment
• appointment
• ointment

Kids Definition

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