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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While some fans expressed disappointment for the change, many emphasized the importance of it.
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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His failure to overcome union opposition here is a disappointment, but doesn’t tarnish an otherwise noteworthy effort.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 1 July 2025
The mood has clearly improved, and while still some disappointment and dissatisfaction lingers at the absence this summer – for various reasons – of key players such as Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah and Antonee Robinson, there is a different feel starting to develop.
—Martin Rogers, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Carlos Sainz Jr of Spain and Williams speaks of disappointment in the media pen during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
His failure to overcome union opposition here is a disappointment, but doesn’t tarnish an otherwise noteworthy effort.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 26 June 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 12 Jul. 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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