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as in frustration
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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Recent Examples of disappointment
Diners at the Charleston establishment expressed disappointment to the outlet over the news.
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Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Positives amid the disappointment There were some bright spots in an otherwise underwhelming season.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
That Gracen Halton didn’t gravitate toward baseball was of no great disappointment to his godfather.
—Graham Womack
may 4, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
The disappointment comes after the hotel industry was bracing for a strong summer in 2026.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for disappointment
Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Positives amid the disappointment There were some bright spots in an otherwise underwhelming season.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
That Gracen Halton didn’t gravitate toward baseball was of no great disappointment to his godfather.
—Graham Womack
may 4, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
The disappointment comes after the hotel industry was bracing for a strong summer in 2026.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for disappointment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointment
Noun
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Most fans understand that the need for more professional-caliber resources wasn’t going to be met under Mohegan Tribe ownership, but there is deep frustration over the Sun’s relocation out of New England.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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But for the residents and business-owners, the possibility of another set of G train outage evoked frustration after two years of service suspensions while crews worked to upgrade the signaling system on the Crosstown Line.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Defensive letdowns behind him and fortuitous placement of hits contributed to his allowing nine runs (eight earned) in his first six appearances (6⅔ innings).—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Red Velvet Cupcakes Hadn’t had an RVC in a while and this was a letdown.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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To add to their dismay, there isn’t much technological difference between the Connect and the Port.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Outside state lines, the perception of The Big D aligns with the eponymous prime time soap opera saga, often mistaking the Stockyards as within city limits (much to neighboring Fort Worth’s dismay).—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The other guys are on their feet, trying to break it up, someone is calling someone else a loser, there are swings and kicks and insults, men grabbing at other men, trying to restrain them and busting the restraints.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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With the draft completed and free agent signings winding down, here’s a look at the biggest winners and losers from the Raiders’ offseason.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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On Reddit’s r/Indiana, which represents a state that has seen nearly a $2 per gallon jump since the war began, more than 500 comments detail dissatisfaction of residents in the Hoosier state.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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But some analysts have pointed out that Starlink could also pose a competitive threat to traditional ISPs, even in urban areas, thanks to its discounts and potential user dissatisfaction with other broadband offerings.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Their bite can lead to rapid respiratory failure and paralysis without prompt medical treatment.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Doe alleges the school’s failure to act caused long-term emotional and psychological harm that continues today.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s both comfort in finding myself in that child’s face, and also sadness.—
Benny Peterson,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
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Amid the sadness and uncertainty, though, one moment captured the aviation community rallying around its own.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Middle age has never felt, or sounded, like a more beautiful bummer.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
1 May 2026
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Then again, thinking about death is a bummer.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointment. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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