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disappointment Definition

dis·ap·point·ment (-mənt)

noun

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

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.

disappointment Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • avoid: In order to avoid disappointment please book in advance.
  • express: The Chair expressed some disappointment at the decision to run the pilot for only 12 months.
  • crush: There's no crushing disappointment a la The Matrix: Revolutions in the final part of this trilogy.
  • suffer: May he and his friends suffer no sharp disappointment.
  • overcome: While most students can overcome minor disappointments, some do not and they leave.
  • save: This will save possible disappointment later on should you find that dream home is just beyond your grasp.

Preposition: at

  • refusal: Councilor McGill said she wanted to register her disappointment at the refusal.
  • lack: But some members reacted with disappointment at the lack of progress in the development of student membership.
  • delay: Lengthy discussion ensued during which Councilor O'Kane expressed disappointment at the delay experienced which he felt reflected negatively on the Council.
  • decision: The Chair expressed some disappointment at the decision to run the pilot for only 12 months.

Adjective modifier

  • bitter: Despite his bitter disappointment, Baird continued his experimental work in color television.
  • slight: No espresso, either, which is a slight disappointment.
  • huge: Given the subject matter, Munich is a huge disappointment.
  • profound: Here François Le Rue met with a profound disappointment.
  • big: There we faced the biggest disappointment of the day.
  • inevitable: To avoid the inevitable disappointment with Bachelet's presidency it is necessary to urgently begin the task of building a new workers ' party.

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?
  • exam: 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!