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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Sean Gentille, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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Sean Gentille, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
About 34 concerned parents — representing over 40 children enrolled in the center — signed a letter to Alverno and United Community Center leadership sharing their disappointment with the unclear timeline.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The Horned Frogs have a strong core at safety with Bud Clark, Jamel Johnson, Austin Jordan and Kylin Jackson, but the cornerbacks have been a bit of a disappointment.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
This disappointment can stem from parasocial relationships.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 6 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 8 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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