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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
Söderblom’s bounce-back game ended in disappointment.
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
While 2024 provided plenty of great gameplay (and a few disappointments), 2025 has a rather full slate.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
In 2023, its first try ended in disappointment, when its Hakuto lander unexpectedly accelerated during its descent and crashed on the lunar surface.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
It’s been a challenging two years for both Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, with playoff disappointments and major roster changes weighing on the franchise.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for disappointment 
Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
While 2024 provided plenty of great gameplay (and a few disappointments), 2025 has a rather full slate.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
In 2023, its first try ended in disappointment, when its Hakuto lander unexpectedly accelerated during its descent and crashed on the lunar surface.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
It’s been a challenging two years for both Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, with playoff disappointments and major roster changes weighing on the franchise.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for disappointment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointment
Noun
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This shift has led to frustration and disappointment among job seekers who invest time and effort in the interview process.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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For instance, neurodivergent students may struggle to focus and absorb information effectively, leading to frustration, which further fuels the problem.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There was no letdown following the headline-grabbing encounter against Miami that improved the Fighting Irish’s mark to 6-0 and No. 2 in the country.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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The loss was a letdown after an encouraging 3-1 road trip, a return to the inconsistency that defined the Celtics’ December.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2025
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Fans of the show shared their dismay at Nease's answer on social media.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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It was announced in September that Lamar would headline the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans — much to the dismay of rappers who said Lil Wayne should have been given the gig as a hometown favorite.—
Char Adams,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
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Green Bay, losers of two straight games, opened as a 3.5-point underdog, but that line has climbed to 4.5 points this week.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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That would encourage a new period of aggression by Russia, China, North Korea, and a nuclear-capable Iran, in which America — and Trump — will be the losers.—
Trudy Rubin,
The Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Understanding The Pessimistic Demographic A significant segment of Americans—often older, predominantly white and earning less than $50,000 annually—expresses profound dissatisfaction with the state of the world.—
Rebecca Brooks,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Already-high public dissatisfaction has gotten even higher in the aftermath of events in Syria.—
Richard Haass,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Marie says that Black Girls Breathing encourages Black women to find freedom despite systemic oppression, challenge perfectionism by reframing failure as an opportunity for growth, and redefine success on your own terms.—
Jameelah Nasheed,
Essence,
13 Jan. 2025
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The suit was brought in Hawaii state court in March 2020, and Honolulu raised several claims under state law, including creating a public nuisance and failure to warn the public of the risks posed by their fossil fuel products.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The bummer for us dividend investors is that Intuitive doesn’t pay one.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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One of the biggest bummers about the modern Internet has been the decline of Google Search.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Oct. 2024
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointment. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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