disappointment

noun

dis·ap·point·ment ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint-mənt

Synonyms of disappointment next

: the act or an instance of disappointing : the state or emotion of being disappointed

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web So both teams share disappointment, albeit different levels of it. —

Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Nov. 2023 Even with the smoothest shopping, there’s still the risk of waste, of disappointment, of future inconvenience, of money lost to the fine print. —

Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2023 While the loss was a disappointment, Jason’s despair was short-lived as Kylie gave birth to their third daughter, Bennett, just days after the game. —

Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023 The mental health disappointment came toward the end of the Carter presidency. —

Kevin Sullivan, Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2023 Losing the takeaway battle 3-0 Saturday doomed the Trojans to an uncompetitive disappointment. —

Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2023 But there’s also a risk of disappointment given elevated expectations, with the stock closing at a record on Tuesday. —

Jeran Wittenstein, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2023 These experiences of disappointment can create a reluctance to trust new people, forming a barrier in the development of meaningful relationships. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 When Trotta's divers return to the surface from their first dive of the day, there’s a sense of disappointment – no gold this time, just a few pieces of coral. —

Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2023 See More

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