disappointment

[US]/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
[UK]/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations; someone or something that causes disappointment.

Phrases & Collocations

feeling of disappointment

deep disappointment

express disappointment

disappointment in someone

sense of disappointment

overwhelming disappointment

bitter disappointment

Example Sentences

The disappointment was cruel.

I was a big disappointment to her.

disappointment was making her sulky.

a cloud of disappointment over one's face

"To their disappointment, the result was contrary to their expectation."

He was aware of sharp disappointment and betrayal.

to her disappointment , there was no chance to talk privately with Luke.

tears of disappointment were pricking her eyelids.

a sharp pang of disappointment seared her.

her sharp disappointment was tinged with embarrassment.

he felt a vague disappointment which he couldn't put into words.

The modern opera was a bit of a disappointment; we expected it to be much better.

"To the reader's disappointment, the leading article in this issue of the magazine is a load of rubbish."

Man will suffer many disappointments in his quest for truth.

These children are prepared for the disappointments as well as the joys of life.

before the kick-off a player has to set his disappointments and frustrations to one side.

I went to his talk with great interest, but to my disappointment, nothing very new came forth.

No gold-diggers either.To avoid mutual disappointment master's degree not reply, women enterpriser need not reply (tradeswoman and peddlers excepted).

Real-world Examples

She called the result " a huge disappointment."

Source: VOA Special English - Life

Harry hated the disappointment in his voice.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

To be such a disappointment to you.

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

Anger began to replace the disappointment he felt.

Source: The Lion King (audiobook)

Danglars' grim face concealed his disappointment at these words.

Source: The Count of Monte Cristo: Selected Edition

Judging by his number, I'd be a huge disappointment.

Source: Friends Season 1 (Edited Version)

Remember this the next time you want to hide your disappointment.

Source: Popular Science Essays

Marcenia looked down so no one would see her disappointment.

Source: Storyline Online English Stories

Might his loathing of her birthmark stem from his professional disappointment?

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Ned couldn't hide his disappointment when Jane refused his proposal.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

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