1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of disappointment
The weather — moods, misunderstandings, frustrations, disappointments — is variable.
—
Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
In a separate interview, Tillis indicated that his disappointment with Noem extends beyond the violence in Minnesota.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Jerri Manthey, who played three times after making a splash on the second season set in the Australian Outback, was one of the names that didn't make the cut and publicly expressed her disappointment.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
At the same time, there is an air of disappointment for Brodin, who won a World Juniors gold medal for Sweden in 2012 and was set to play in his first Olympics.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disappointment
Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
In a separate interview, Tillis indicated that his disappointment with Noem extends beyond the violence in Minnesota.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Jerri Manthey, who played three times after making a splash on the second season set in the Australian Outback, was one of the names that didn't make the cut and publicly expressed her disappointment.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
At the same time, there is an air of disappointment for Brodin, who won a World Juniors gold medal for Sweden in 2012 and was set to play in his first Olympics.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disappointment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointment
Noun
-
Republican ends Minnesota governor bid over immigration enforcement Chris Madel, a Republican, ended his campaign for Minnesota governor after less than two months, citing frustration with the party and the way federal officials have carried out immigration operations in the state.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
-
Now, nearly in February, frustration and isolation are growing for Rowland and fellow residents.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Thomson’s temporary letdown is understandable, as the Phillies were reportedly quite close to closing the deal with Bichette and dramatically improving their infield offense.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
-
Was Sinner remembering those letdowns during the pause?—
Owen Lewis,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Our dismay over the missing notebooks is shared by Josh Levy, who's the historian of science and technology at the manuscript division of the Library of Congress.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
-
Then, to some parents’ dismay, Thursday too.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Many people envision salary discussions as adversarial encounters with winners and losers.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
-
Picking winners and losers, heroes and villains, pathways to success and failure, generates excitement for an event and manufactures a sense of urgency for maximal viewing pleasure.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Gabby is hiding a few secrets as well, that boil down to money troubles and a dissatisfaction with the way her supposedly glamorous life has turned out.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
-
Problems that could be addressed, like my dissatisfaction with my office job, seemed insurmountable.—
Elizabeth Kelsey,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
That last-minute development is reviving debate about the extent of state support for Vanke, one of the last major developers to have avoided an outright default after a broader property market slump sparked record debt failures in recent years.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
-
Poetry is a testament to the failure of wolves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Across countries, sadness, anger, loneliness and despair are at the highest levels recorded in decades.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
-
The mood in the crowd was widespread anger and sadness — recalling the same outpouring of wrath and grief that shook the city after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police in 2020, although without the widespread violent protests then.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
First and foremost, Ja Morant is hurt again, and that’s always going to be a bummer for the Grizzlies experience.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
-
This weekend’s winter weather forecast around Charlotte is currently leaning toward ice 🧊, not snow ❄️, which is a real bummer.—
Melissa Oyler
January 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointment. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
