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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
Anything less than another national title will be a disappointment for the Boozer family this season, and that’s a high bar to clear.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Brady’s previous writing work includes penning an episode of Everything Now, Left Bank Pictures’ young adult Netflix series, which was cancelled after one season to the disappointment of all involved.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies' season ended in postseason disappointment.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Drive-thru disappointment A view of the McDonald’s restaurant in Mogilany, Poland on August 1, 2025.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Brady’s previous writing work includes penning an episode of Everything Now, Left Bank Pictures’ young adult Netflix series, which was cancelled after one season to the disappointment of all involved.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies' season ended in postseason disappointment.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Drive-thru disappointment A view of the McDonald’s restaurant in Mogilany, Poland on August 1, 2025.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointment
Noun
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The thumping Republicans took in this week's elections reflected longer-running anger among constituencies that already leaned Democratic, but the GOP needs to worry that the government shutdown will cause that frustration to spread.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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One person familiar with Tuesday’s heated discussion within the caucus says there appears to be at least eight Democratic votes to reopen the government — even though progressive Democratic senators vented their frustration with the potential deal.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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However, the Phillies have had nothing but postseason letdowns since their 2022 run to the World Series.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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In last year’s letdown at the state meet, Oliver Horton came out too fast, gassed out and finished a disappointing third.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
2 Nov. 2025
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Summit players fell to the turf in dismay; Seguin players jubilantly sprinted around the visitor’s turf.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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See video … MICHELLE BACKUS – Zohran Mamdani’s fiery speech surprises some, to the dismay of others.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Given both are in the top 10 of the CFP rankings, the winner will be in the driver's seat for the automatic berth while the loser can lose control of their destiny.—
Jordan Mendoza,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The ability to create and absorb failure has always been a key resource in an industry whose losers historically outnumber its winners.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tuesday's losses by the GOP could be viewed as a barometer for voter attitudes ahead of the 2026 midterms, reflecting broader dissatisfaction among core Republican constituencies and raising questions about the party's direction and messaging.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jarcovjáková makes for a fascinating subject, especially as someone capturing her own emotional dissatisfaction through the contours of her body and face.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The failures of that occupation were many, relating to security, governance, the economy, and provision of basic municipal services.—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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My father had two superpowers that saved him in the face of all those failures—his talent for telling stories and gardening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Followers and fans of Tika online expressed their sadness in the comment section.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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And in the last days of August, laughter and pot would waft over the scene, happiness laced with sadness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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This is kind of a bummer since Thunderbolt 5 is three years old as a standard.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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That must have been a real bummer since you guys had so much momentum.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointment. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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