disappointment
noun
dis·ap·point·ment
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint-mənt 
1
: the act or an instance of disappointing : the state or emotion of being disappointed
2
: one that disappoints
he's a disappointment to his parents
Examples of disappointment in a Sentence
She couldn't hide her disappointment.
He's a disappointment to his parents.
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Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Overall, the disappointment was undeniable; TikTok, X (Twitter) and Reddit were full of complaints about Spotify Wrapped 2024, far removed from the typical celebratory posts.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Much to the disappointment of fans, his character died at the end of season 5.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Infinity Nikki also only caters to one exceptionally thin body type, which is the biggest disappointment.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for disappointment
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointment. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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disappointment
noun
dis·ap·point·ment
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint-mənt
1
: the act or an instance of disappointing : the state or emotion of being disappointed
2
: one that disappoints
the play was a disappointment
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