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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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
This season has to be a big disappointment for both teams, but there is still time to turn it around.
—
David Troy Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
In the 30 years following the tune’s release, disappointment has only continued to plague the Three Lions.
—
Fisher Isbell,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
The crowd was filled with Knicks fans, many of whom bought tickets from 76ers’ supporters who were accustomed to postseason disappointment.
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Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointment. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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