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Disappointments: meaning, definitions and examples

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disappointments

 

[ ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in life

Unfulfilled hopes or expectations; feelings of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction when something does not meet one's expectations.

Synonyms

disillusionment, dismay, frustration, letdown, regret

Examples of usage

  • I have experienced many disappointments in life.
  • She couldn't hide her disappointment when she didn't get the promotion.
  • Disappointments are a natural part of life.
  • Managing disappointments is important for mental well-being.
  • The team faced several disappointments throughout the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "disappointments" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decepções

🇮🇳 निराशाएँ

🇩🇪 Enttäuschungen

🇮🇩 kekecewaan

🇺🇦 розчарування

🇵🇱 rozczarowania

🇯🇵 失望

🇫🇷 déceptions

🇪🇸 decepciones

🇹🇷 hayal kırıklıkları

🇰🇷 실망

🇸🇦 خيبات الأمل

🇨🇿 zklamání

🇸🇰 sklamania

🇨🇳 失望

🇸🇮 razočaranja

🇮🇸 vonbrigði

🇰🇿 көңілсіздік

🇬🇪 იმედგაცრუებები

🇦🇿 məyusluqlar

🇲🇽 decepciones

Etymology

The word 'disappointments' derives from the Old French word 'desapointier' meaning 'to undo an appointment' or 'to fail to keep an agreement'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the concept of unmet expectations, leading to feelings of sadness or frustration. The notion of disappointments has been present in human experiences for centuries, reflecting the universal nature of encountering unfulfilled hopes or expectations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,141, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.