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Disappointment: meaning, definitions and examples

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disappointment

 

[ dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

event

Disappointment can also refer to an event or situation that causes disappointment or sadness.

Synonyms

failure, flop, letdown

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,527 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.