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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Many people around south Charlotte voiced anger and disappointment about the pending closure of the Morrison branch.
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Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
It’s been 28 years since their last appearance, but the older fans remember the feeling of heady optimism, an occasional tease of excitement and then crushing disappointment.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Lizzo’s new album Bitch arrives as a major commercial disappointment, debuting on just one Billboard chart.
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Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026
It’s been 28 years since their last appearance, but the older fans remember the feeling of heady optimism, an occasional tease of excitement and then crushing disappointment.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Lizzo’s new album Bitch arrives as a major commercial disappointment, debuting on just one Billboard chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Battling through the disappointment of the first part of the decade allowed Kugel and Montoya to find their creative way.
—Daniel Kohn, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
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 21 Jun. 2026.
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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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