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Synonyms & Antonyms of disappointment
1
the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met
- we felt keen disappointment when our offer on the house was rejected
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- fulfillment
- (or fulfilment)
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2
something that disappoints
- after all the publicity and high expectations, the sequel to the movie blockbuster was a huge disappointment
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The first known use of disappointment was in 1577
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