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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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The tribe expressed disappointment with the ruling and is considering its options.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
During many of the builds that Riley cited during his comments after the Heat’s 37-45 disappointment of a season, there has been a time when cap cash was set aside to pounce in free agency.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Others expressed disappointment or frustration over running out of time after hitting Trump’s Aug. 1 deadline for striking deals with America’s trading partners.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 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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