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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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Based on where expectations were at the beginning of the season, this Sabres team has been a colossal disappointment.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
While Fenn’s treasure hunt inspired a sense of adventure in many searchers, the documentary also explores the dark side of the quest, which resulted in five deaths, a harrowing stalking case, and a good deal of crushing disappointment.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
And, Zullo said, the loss of this rehab project would also mean the loss of local jobs and disappointment for the building’s residents.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
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 3 Apr. 2025.
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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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