disappointment
/,disə'pɔintmənt/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations: A state of being let down or dissatisfied because something hoped for or expected did not happen.
- A person, event, or thing that causes such a feeling: The source of the let-down; something that fails to meet expectations.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Feeling):
- She couldn't hide her disappointment when she didn't get the job.
- To my great disappointment, the concert was canceled.
- Noun (Cause of the feeling):
- The movie was a real disappointment; the reviews had been much better.
- He has been a constant disappointment to his parents.
Advanced Usage
- "to someone's disappointment": Used to indicate that something causes a feeling of disappointment for a specific person.
- Much to her disappointment, the package had not arrived.
- "a bitter/great/huge disappointment": Common collocations emphasizing the intensity of the feeling.
- Losing the championship was a bitter disappointment for the team.
Variants and Related Words
- Disappoint (verb): To fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone.
- I don't want to disappoint you, but I can't come to the party.
- Disappointed (adjective): Sad or displeased because one's hopes or expectations have not been fulfilled.
- He was deeply disappointed by the result.
- Disappointing (adjective): Failing to fulfill hopes or expectations.
- The team's performance was disappointing.
Synonyms
- Letdown: A feeling of disappointment when something is not as good as expected.
- Frustration: The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.
- Dismay: Consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected.
Antonyms
- Satisfaction: Fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs.
- Gratification: Pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
- Delight: Great pleasure.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- A crushing disappointment: An extremely severe or devastating disappointment.
- The election result was a crushing disappointment for his supporters.
- Disappointment is written all over someone's face: It is very obvious from someone's expression that they are disappointed.
- When he saw his grade, disappointment was written all over his face.
Noun
- an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
- a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
- his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment