Disappointment meaning

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Disappointment is defined as a feeling of sadness, dissatisfaction or displeasure when something isn't as you planned.

When you plan your dream house and your builder makes many mistakes and it turns out terribly, this is an example of a time when you feel disappointment.

The house that turned out terribly is an example of a disappointment.

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A disappointing or being disappointed.
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(uncountable) The emotion felt when a strongly held expectation is not met.
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One that disappoints.
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A person or thing that disappoints.
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(countable) A circumstance in which a strongly held expectation is not met.
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Disappointment Sentence Examples

  • Disappointment was written in his face.

  • Fred's disappointment was apparent.

  • She didn't, and the disappointment brought tears to her eyes once again.

  • Her disappointment was visible.

  • Disappointment flashed across her face.

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