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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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
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Kids under 16 are only allowed only during specific times, so be careful to plan your visit in advance to avoid disappointment.
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Garrett Kirkland, president of UPE and principal of Hiram Johnson High School, has been especially outspoken about his disappointment in leadership’s cuts.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Kids under 16 are only allowed only during specific times, so be careful to plan your visit in advance to avoid disappointment.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
There will be more disappointment.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disappointment
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointment. Accessed 15 Feb. 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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