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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Overpromising or manipulating emotions can lead to disappointment and distrust.
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Somdutta Singh, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
In healthy relationships, partners address frustration or disappointment through communication, not blame or distance.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
In Saturday’s first game, Milwaukee got redemption for last year’s disappointment in the semifinals.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
It’s tinged with so many other feelings, like disappointment and shock and heartbreak.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Somdutta Singh, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
In healthy relationships, partners address frustration or disappointment through communication, not blame or distance.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
In Saturday’s first game, Milwaukee got redemption for last year’s disappointment in the semifinals.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
It’s tinged with so many other feelings, like disappointment and shock and heartbreak.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 13 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 21 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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