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as in frustration
the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met
we felt keen disappointment when our offer on the house was rejected
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Recent Examples of disappointment
My biggest disappointment was where the tension went slack because the situation didn’t make sense.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025
In 2001, due to personal disappointments, professional setbacks and emotional instability, unfortunately, our girl Mimi was struggling on all fronts.
—Dominique Fluker, Refinery29, 4 Apr. 2025
The domestic box office is presently in a terrible state, and Minecraft could prove to be the shot of confidence Hollywood studios and cinema owners need after recent films, including Disney’s Snow White, have turned into major disappointments.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
One group of stars will move on to the championship game, starting the process all over again, the other will have to process the disappointment, put it in perspective.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025
In 2001, due to personal disappointments, professional setbacks and emotional instability, unfortunately, our girl Mimi was struggling on all fronts.
—Dominique Fluker, Refinery29, 4 Apr. 2025
The domestic box office is presently in a terrible state, and Minecraft could prove to be the shot of confidence Hollywood studios and cinema owners need after recent films, including Disney’s Snow White, have turned into major disappointments.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
One group of stars will move on to the championship game, starting the process all over again, the other will have to process the disappointment, put it in perspective.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointment
Noun
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Jeff: When meeting with reporters on Wednesday, Chastain indicated he was mystified and offended by Logano’s post-race comments expressing frustration with the Trackhouse Racing driver.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Several owners of food and drink establishments have spoken with The Star in recent months to share their frustrations about property crimes affecting businesses across Kansas City.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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Morgan Wallen Performs After high-concept performances from Lady Gaga in the last episode, Wallen’s low-key country performances seem like a bit of a letdown.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Today, quantum computing finds itself in just such a state: a superposition of here and not-here, a series of world-changing breakthroughs that are, at the same time, also colossal letdowns.—
WIRED Staff,
WIRED,
24 Mar. 2025
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The news quickly sent shockwaves through Washington, where officials and intelligence experts reacted with dismay and disbelief.—
Lex Harvey and Alex Stambaugh,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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However, Stefani's post also appeared to antagonize, dismay and confuse some of her fans, who left critical comments on her post.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Zuckerberg topped the list of the biggest losers by dollars, down $17.9 billion as Meta shares took a hit in the sell-off.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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The sudden stock downturn makes Friedman the biggest billionaire loser of the ongoing trade war so far, in percentage terms.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Intentional planning helps prevent the kind of drifting that often deepens midlife dissatisfaction.—
Greg Orme,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump's approval rating average among polls has dropped to its lowest point since returning to the White House, signaling growing dissatisfaction among voters.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Context The levee failure occurred in the McKinney Bayou near the intersection of Highway 196 and Miller County Road 61, prompting flash flooding of the surrounding areas.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Rory is now 0-for-16 in trying to win the Masters, and the failures are prominent.—
Jason Sobel,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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For someone like me who still prefers physical, this is a major bummer.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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In the end, the two women used what could've been a bummer of a vacation to make an unforgettable moment.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointment. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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