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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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
That was fitting given that those two have arguably been the biggest disappointments so far this season, having both shone in the second half of the last campaign as Pereira dragged the club out of relegation trouble.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
This helps explain the S & P 500 churning to records without sustaining even a 3% pullback since May, placing valuations at cycle highs, while also creating room for disappointment or fatigue even if the Fed delivers as hoped .
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Panda Fest closure draws reaction on social media The closure drew reactions of anger and disappointment on social media.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointment. Accessed 17 Sep. 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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