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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
Despite Trump throwing his weight behind a push for a 60-day truce between Israel and Hamas, no breakthrough was announced during Netanyahu’s visit, a disappointment for a president who wants to be known as a peacemaker and has hinged his reputation on being a dealmaker.
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Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
As teams head toward the break, squads are battling it out to be in pole position as no one wants to marinate in disappointment during their time away from the court.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Therein lies cantaloupe’s big problem: The chasm between sweet, succulent melon and a sad, sorry excuse for the fruit is wide, with the potential for disappointment lurking in each produce aisle.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
While some fans expressed disappointment for the change, many emphasized the importance of it.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Joseph Krauss, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
As teams head toward the break, squads are battling it out to be in pole position as no one wants to marinate in disappointment during their time away from the court.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Therein lies cantaloupe’s big problem: The chasm between sweet, succulent melon and a sad, sorry excuse for the fruit is wide, with the potential for disappointment lurking in each produce aisle.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
While some fans expressed disappointment for the change, many emphasized the importance of it.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointment
Noun
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More than six months into his presidency, Trump has shown increasing frustration with Putin as a ceasefire deal to end the conflict remains out of reach.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Clark voiced her frustration that one of her teammates wasn’t spending enough time in the gym.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Whatever happens thereafter in David and Leslie Newman’s inventive and energetic script is inevitably some thing of a letdown although — not much.—
Arthur Knight,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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After a pair of acclaimed seasons, Hulu’s pressure cooker of a dramedy returned last summer for a Season 3 that felt like a letdown, with fans and critics (like me) wondering if The Bear had lost that unique flavor that drew us in.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
25 June 2025
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Many of Colbert’s regular guests shared their dismay.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 July 2025
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However, fans were upset by the wording of the question and shared their dismay on social media.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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But just like the dollars that will stay in many taxpayers' pockets and add $3.8 trillion to the national debt, there are large sums for industry packed into the 870-page law, making several winners and losers.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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For investors, developers, and tenants, the message is clear: The forthcoming shakeout from America’s return to office will create distinct winners and losers, with the South leading the way into recovery.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Please consider the broader impact of this particular symbol and treat it with respect and care, even in times of political dissatisfaction.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Following the cancellation, members of the Provo community expressed dissatisfaction through reviews but felt they still weren't heard.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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One clear failure that was identified in the numerous reviews that have taken place since the shooting was a lack of accountability surrounding who was in charge that day.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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Smith was charged with a traffic offense - failure to yield resulting in a fatality, a source close to the situation told PEOPLE.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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For nostalgia reasons, that's a bummer, but my kids have grown up hopping around the stepping stones in my garden and looking for geckos among the rocks and that's cool, too.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The 45% Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 color coverage is a real bummer for anyone who wants vibrant color for everything from movie watching to photo editing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2025
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointment. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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