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dis·ap·point·ment (-mənt)

noun

  1. a disappointing or being disappointed
  2. a person or thing that disappoints

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disappointment Synonyms

disappointment

n.

  1. The state of being disappointed

    dissatisfaction, nonfulfillment, unfulfillment, frustration, chagrin, thwarted expectations, miscarriage of plans, defeat, failure, lack of success, despondency, displeasure, distress, hope deferred, discouragement, let down, disillusionment, foiling, nonsuccess, mortification, vain expectation, bafflement, disillusion, setback, discontent, blighted hope, dashed hope, balking; see also defeat 3, regret 1.

    Antonyms satisfaction, success*, fulfillment. *

  2. A person or thing that disappoints

    letdown, miscarriage, misfortune, mischance, calamity, blunder, inefficacy, setback, downfall, slip, defeat, impasse, mishap, error, mistake, discouragement, frustration, obstacle, check, balk, abortion, bungle, slip 'twixt the cup and the lip, faux pas, cold comfort, labor in vain, miscalculation, miss, failure, shipwreck, fiasco, no go*, blind alley*, fizzle*, washout*, lemon*, dud*, flash in the pan*, bust*, frost*, false alarm*, non-starter*; see also failure 1, 2.

    Antonyms achievement*, successful venture, success.


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disappointment Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • avoid: In order to avoid disappointment please book in advance.

Preposition: at

  • refusal: Councilor McGill said she wanted to register her disappointment at the refusal.

Adjective modifier

  • bitter: Despite his bitter disappointment, Baird continued his experimental work in color television.

Noun used with modifier

  • direction...despite: Clearing worked for me says Alexis Jenny finds a new direction...despite exam disappointment How does it feel to be a larger person?

Preposition: of

  • defeat: But despite the disappointment of defeat, Ricketts reckons there is no need to be worried.

Preposition: for

  • fan: Item 1 to 4 out of 4 sort by Reviews sort by Product rating sort by Date A big disappointment for the fans!
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disappointment quotes

   Thou art indeed just, Lord, if I contend With thee; but, sir, so what I plead is just. Why do sinners' ways prosper? and why must Disappointment all I endeavour end?

-Hopkins, SirAnthony

Newspapers always excite curiosity. No one ever lays one down without a feeling of disappointment.

-Lamb, Charles

All the same, you know parentsöespecially step- parentsöare sometimes a disappointment to their children.Theydon'tfulfil thepromise oftheirearly years.

-Powell, Anthony Dymoke

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