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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This year is shaping up to be a disappointment for America’s airline industry.
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
That was considered a massive disappointment, which led to widespread criticism of Mascherano’s acumen as a manager.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
But Boston has been among baseball’s biggest disappointments, falling to 30-35 with Friday’s loss.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
After several significant win-now pieces were added to the roster in the offseason, the team has been one of baseball's biggest disappointments with a losing record and fourth-place standing in the division.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
That was considered a massive disappointment, which led to widespread criticism of Mascherano’s acumen as a manager.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
But Boston has been among baseball’s biggest disappointments, falling to 30-35 with Friday’s loss.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
After several significant win-now pieces were added to the roster in the offseason, the team has been one of baseball's biggest disappointments with a losing record and fourth-place standing in the division.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 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 13 Jun. 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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