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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
The 71-year representative is a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus and often votes closely in line with Roy and Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX) — also members of the Freedom Caucus who expressed disappointment in Johnson’s negotiations of the continuing resolutions.
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Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
The comments for that specific post have been turned off, but skiers have commented on previous posts on Park City's Instagram expressing their disappointment in the situation.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
Each is a modest tour de force of in-office confrontation—a reminder that happiness seldom means, or requires, the absence of conflict or disappointment.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
Even so, at the center of Carter’s long life and short presidency lurked an enigma: How did this formidable man — widely considered tough, judicious, intelligent — end up by most accounts a disappointment in office?
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2025
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Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
The comments for that specific post have been turned off, but skiers have commented on previous posts on Park City's Instagram expressing their disappointment in the situation.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
Each is a modest tour de force of in-office confrontation—a reminder that happiness seldom means, or requires, the absence of conflict or disappointment.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
Even so, at the center of Carter’s long life and short presidency lurked an enigma: How did this formidable man — widely considered tough, judicious, intelligent — end up by most accounts a disappointment in office?
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointment
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This shift has led to frustration and disappointment among job seekers who invest time and effort in the interview process.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Moments of joy and vulnerability are interwoven with frustration, sadness, and fear.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Ending with just one ring is a letdown, but there’s no denying his ability or achievements.Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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That final film was a letdown, earning just $439 million and failing with critics.Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
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Fans of the show shared their dismay at Nease's answer on social media.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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It was announced in September that Lamar would headline the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans — much to the dismay of rappers who said Lil Wayne should have been given the gig as a hometown favorite.Char Adams, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Green Bay, losers of two straight games, opened as a 3.5-point underdog, but that line has climbed to 4.5 points this week.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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That would encourage a new period of aggression by Russia, China, North Korea, and a nuclear-capable Iran, in which America — and Trump — will be the losers.Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Understanding The Pessimistic Demographic A significant segment of Americans—often older, predominantly white and earning less than $50,000 annually—expresses profound dissatisfaction with the state of the world.Rebecca Brooks, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Already-high public dissatisfaction has gotten even higher in the aftermath of events in Syria.Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
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The suit was brought in Hawaii state court in March 2020, and Honolulu raised several claims under state law, including creating a public nuisance and failure to warn the public of the risks posed by their fossil fuel products.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Technological failures and fires swallow family photos.Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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The bummer for us dividend investors is that Intuitive doesn’t pay one.Brett Owens, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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One of the biggest bummers about the modern Internet has been the decline of Google Search.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointment. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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