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disappointment
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
feeling of sadness when expectations are not met
Her disappointment was clear when she didn't get the job.
She felt sad because she expected to get the job but didn't.
general
A feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction when something does not meet your expectations or hopes.
The team felt disappointment after losing the championship.
They were sad because they expected to win but lost.
It was a huge disappointment when the concert was canceled.
People were upset because they were looking forward to the concert.
This word is commonly used to describe emotional reactions to unmet expectations.
Collocations
deep disappointmenta strong feeling of sadness due to unmet expectationsgreat disappointmenta significant feeling of sadness or dissatisfactioncause disappointmentto make someone feel sad or dissatisfied
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'disappointment' to describe feelings of sadness when expectations are not met. It is often used in personal and professional contexts.
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Use 'disappointment' as a noun. The adjective form is 'disappointing'.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'disappointen' (to frustrate, disappoint) + '-ment' (suffix forming nouns). First recorded in the late 16th century.
Usage Notes
This word is often used to describe emotional reactions in personal, social, or professional contexts. It can also be used to describe situations or outcomes that fail to meet expectations.
Word Breakdown
dis-
not, opposite of
prefixappoint
to assign or designate
root-ment
the action or result of
suffixEnglish Dictionary