Disappointment: meaning, definitions and examples
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disappointment
[ dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt ]
feeling
Disappointment is the feeling of sadness or displeasure that is caused by the nonfulfillment of one's expectations or hopes.
Synonyms
dissatisfaction, frustration, letdown
Examples of usage
- I couldn't hide my disappointment when I didn't get the job.
- She felt a deep sense of disappointment after her team lost the game.
- The cancellation of the concert was a huge disappointment for the fans.
event
Disappointment can also refer to an event or situation that causes disappointment or sadness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The movie turned out to be a disappointment compared to the trailer.
- The product was a disappointment as it did not meet the advertised standards.
Translations
Translations of the word "disappointment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 decepção
🇮🇳 निराशा
🇩🇪 Enttäuschung
🇮🇩 kekecewaan
🇺🇦 розчарування
🇵🇱 rozczarowanie
🇯🇵 失望 (しつぼう)
🇫🇷 déception
🇪🇸 decepción
🇹🇷 hayal kırıklığı
🇰🇷 실망 (sil-mang)
🇸🇦 خيبة أمل
🇨🇿 zklamání
🇸🇰 sklamanie
🇨🇳 失望 (shī wàng)
🇸🇮 razočaranje
🇮🇸 vonbrigði
🇰🇿 қатты ренжу
🇬🇪 იმედგაცრუება
🇦🇿 məyusluq
🇲🇽 decepción
Word origin
The word 'disappointment' originated from the Middle French word 'desapointer', which means 'to fail to satisfy'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 15th century. The concept of disappointment has been a common human experience throughout history, as people have always had expectations and hopes that are not always fulfilled.
See also: disappointing, disappointingly.