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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Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Regardless of whether or not there’s truth to Trump’s remarks about Nigeria, some of Minaj’s fans have expressed disappointment in the hip-hop star for aligning herself with the polarizing politician in any capacity.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
The Chicago Bears led by two touchdowns with five minutes left in the game, another seeming disappointment for the Bengals on home turf.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
In addition, Simmons again voiced his disappointment in his wide receivers, and there is little doubt the coach will focus on that position for next year, both with freshmen and with transfers.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointment. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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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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