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 disappointment of losing to Watertown yet again, this time a 2-1 decision in early September that could’ve gone the other way.
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Supporters expressed disappointment at the news, but several are still wishing the owners luck in finding a new location.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Since the beginning of last year, Blumhouse has been on a cold streak, releasing an almost uninterrupted string of box-office disappointments.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
After consecutive substitute appearances and the disappointment of missing out on the England squad, Bellingham will be looking to establish himself properly under Alonso in Spain.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Supporters expressed disappointment at the news, but several are still wishing the owners luck in finding a new location.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Since the beginning of last year, Blumhouse has been on a cold streak, releasing an almost uninterrupted string of box-office disappointments.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
After consecutive substitute appearances and the disappointment of missing out on the England squad, Bellingham will be looking to establish himself properly under Alonso in Spain.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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 23 Oct. 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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