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Disappointment

//ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The feeling or state of being disappointed: a feeling of sadness or frustration when something is not as good as one hoped or expected, or when something bad unexpectedly happens. uncountable

    "Even a trip to beautiful California can cause disappointment."

  2. 2
    an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone wordnet
  3. 3
    An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved. countable

    "The disappointment with our trip to California caused bickering."

  4. 4
    a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized wordnet
  5. 5
    Something or someone that disappoints: that which causes disappointment. countable

    "Even a trip to beautiful California can be a disappointment."

Etymology

From disappoint + -ment.

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