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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
Other commenters expressed a mix of disappointment and encouragement.
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The moderate’s vision may even be the harder one to sustain, requiring a tolerance for frustration and an inurement to defeat and political disappointment.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
In the dressing room after the game, there was disappointment but no despondency.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Officials acknowledged the disappointment of Fiesta-goers but emphasized safety as the top priority to prevent potential loss of life.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
The moderate’s vision may even be the harder one to sustain, requiring a tolerance for frustration and an inurement to defeat and political disappointment.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
In the dressing room after the game, there was disappointment but no despondency.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Officials acknowledged the disappointment of Fiesta-goers but emphasized safety as the top priority to prevent potential loss of life.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointment
Noun
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Precision now saves you from rework and frustration later.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Towns raised his hands — calling for the ball — then dropped them in frustration.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tomatoes grow, then wither Guelleh can bear witness to the hope - and the letdown.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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Advocates on Tuesday discussed a way forward amid their letdown, including pressuring state legislators to increase school funding and teacher pay.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps the most volatile split ripped the aforementioned Cassie and Maddy apart, after the former struck up a relationship with Maddy's ex, Nate (Jacob Elordi), much to the latter's dismay.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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To his dismay, Frederik learned this week that FIFA had changed the seating map at Arrowhead.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There were many losers in Virginia’s vote to approve a gerrymandered, Democratic map.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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One loser is Secrets, who was stuck on the Metro for too long after an accident at Metro Center.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In recent years, Russia has capitalized on the growing dissatisfaction with France, the former colonial power in the region, and escalating attacks from armed groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Housing costs continue to top concerns, while the cost of utilities, groceries, and taxes add to dissatisfaction.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The driver was arrested for operating while impaired and failure to stop and identify at a personal injury crash.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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More recently, fans trying to buy tickets for major tours, like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, BTS, Bruce Springsteen, and Harry Styles have faced sky-high prices, system failures, and a lack of real alternatives.—
Letitia James,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When the players return to training on Monday afternoon, Roberto De Zerbi will have no time for anyone dwelling on their sadness or disappointment.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Welch’s voice is as unique as her music, thick with sadness one verse, airy and crystalline the next.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keeping a spare in your carry-on is a small habit that can prevent a major bummer on your trip.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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The character set up as her love interest, city planner Mark Brendanawicz (Paul Schneider), was a bummer, too.—
Jennifer Armstrong,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointment. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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