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disappointment

/,dɪsə'pɔɪntmənt/

Synonyms of disappointment Antonyms of disappointment Examples of disappointment Usage of disappointment Parts of disappointment Definition that contains disappointment Words sounding like disappointment Explanation of disappointment

noun
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
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"his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment"

Similar:

letdown

type of:
dissatisfaction
noun
an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
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Similar:

dashing hopes

type of:
failure

Examples of disappointment

"his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment"