disappointment
noun
dis·ap·point·ment
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint-mənt 
1
: the act or an instance of disappointing : the state or emotion of being disappointed
2
: one that disappoints
he's a disappointment to his parents
Examples of disappointment in a Sentence
She couldn't hide her disappointment.
He's a disappointment to his parents.
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And despite only playing three times since his last win on Feb. 22 — Gustavsson has started 13 of the past 14 games — Fleury has not outwardly shown any disappointment despite the unceremonious way his career is coming to an end.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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But for much of Monday night, Florida had little to celebrate and appeared headed for disappointment after a memorable road to the Final Four.
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But given the Republican administration’s slate of actions against immigrants, international students, trans people, civil servants and the concept of diversity — along with Trump’s history of anti-immigrant rhetoric — a number of Dodgers fans are expressing disappointment.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The team achieved significant regular-season success, including 13-3 records in two of Gannon's four seasons there, but postseason disappointments remained a frustration.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But for much of Monday night, Florida had little to celebrate and appeared headed for disappointment after a memorable road to the Final Four.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
But given the Republican administration’s slate of actions against immigrants, international students, trans people, civil servants and the concept of diversity — along with Trump’s history of anti-immigrant rhetoric — a number of Dodgers fans are expressing disappointment.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disappointment. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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disappointment
noun
dis·ap·point·ment
ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint-mənt
1
: the act or an instance of disappointing : the state or emotion of being disappointed
2
: one that disappoints
the play was a disappointment
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