disappointment
noun
dis·ap·point·ment
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint-mənt 
1
: the act or an instance of disappointing : the state or emotion of being disappointed
2
: one that disappoints
he's a disappointment to his parents
Examples of disappointment in a Sentence
She couldn't hide her disappointment.
He's a disappointment to his parents.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
The anticipation of wondering if a million bucks could be in your future, and the disappointment of finding out that the people who ran the game scammed us all.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
For some mathematicians, the new result brings disappointment.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Despite the limited contributions, Kim’s rookie season has not been a disappointment, Gomes said.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointment. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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disappointment
noun
dis·ap·point·ment
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint-mənt
1
: the act or an instance of disappointing : the state or emotion of being disappointed
2
: one that disappoints
the play was a disappointment
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