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as in frustration
the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met
we felt keen disappointment when our offer on the house was rejected
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Recent Examples of disappointment
For many attorneys, the grind of endless deadlines, paperwork, and ungrateful clients can lead to heavy disappointment.
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Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Fans began commenting on recent Instagram posts of Sevigny's, expressing their apparent disappointment.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The idea that maybe, just maybe, the past is finally behind the Patriots; the dare to dream that the cycle of dysfunction and disappointment has been broken.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Any feeling of disappointment at Glossier’s latest hire has almost nothing to do with Glossier’s future as a business or Walsh’s qualifications as a CEO.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disappointment
Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Fans began commenting on recent Instagram posts of Sevigny's, expressing their apparent disappointment.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The idea that maybe, just maybe, the past is finally behind the Patriots; the dare to dream that the cycle of dysfunction and disappointment has been broken.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Any feeling of disappointment at Glossier’s latest hire has almost nothing to do with Glossier’s future as a business or Walsh’s qualifications as a CEO.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointment
Noun
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Cruz’s rebuttal didn’t touch on Carlson’s claims of frustration with Netanyahu, which former congressman Matt Gaetz said are largely true based on his relationship with Kirk.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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However, there is already frustration with him as the starter and fans have been asking about when a change could occur.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Muncy had played only a handful of games since early June, Edman had been out since early August, and Vesia returned to a bullpen in desperate need of a boost after a series of recent letdowns.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Panthers’ momentous win over the Cards last year came right after the team’s letdown loss against the Dallas Cowboys at home — one that came thanks to a four-turnover game by Young, too.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Moments after it was confirmed that Charlie Kirk died from a gunshot wound during a college event Wednesday in Utah, several Arkansas political leaders went to social media to express their dismay over the conservative activist's death.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
10 Sep. 2025
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To the dismay of party insiders, Anderson slipped through the 1994 Republican primary to win the GOP nomination for state attorney general.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 Sep. 2025
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The houseguests then voted between the two comp losers, and when Julie announced the results, Will was evicted by a vote of 3-2 and became the season’s second jury member.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instead of scrolling Twitter, read something about a cranky, divorced loser, like The Invisibility Cloak by Ge Fei, and translated by Canaan Morse.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Democrats are hoping that growing dissatisfaction with his economic plans can carry them to victory in several key races.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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So, in this aspect, a little dissatisfaction seemed to fuel ambition and effort.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the shot has been a life-saving public health intervention against the disease, which can lead to severe health problems, including liver cancer and failure, and death.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Johnson has faced six rule vote failures under his speakership, with the most recent on July 15.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Frustration can push us to solve problems, sadness can deepen your appreciation for joy and worry can sometimes sharpen your focus.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But sadness, anxiety, anger and frustration can be channeled into actions such as becoming involved in activism and volunteering to help the survivors and society at large.—
Arash Javanbakht,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lauren winning Head of Household made this big ol’ bummer of a week that much worse.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
11 Sep. 2025
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But that high-gloss sheen works against the story, smoothing out the rough edges of gig work that make Arj’s reality less of a bummer.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointment. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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