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1 (noun) in the sense of regret

Definition

the feeling of being disappointed

They expressed their disappointment at what had happened.

Synonyms

regret

He expressed great regret.

distress

discontent

There are reports of widespread discontent in the capital.

dissatisfaction

job dissatisfaction among teachers

disillusionment

There is a general sense of disillusionment with the government.

displeasure

chagrin

Much to his chagrin, she didn't remember him at all.

disenchantment

There is growing disenchantment with the government.

dejection

despondency

There's a mood of gloom and despondency in the country.

discouragement

There's a sense of discouragement creeping into the workforce.

mortification

The chairman tried to hide his mortification.

unfulfilment

2 (noun) in the sense of letdown

Definition

a person or thing that disappoints

The defeat was a bitter disappointment.

Synonyms

letdown

There was a great sense of letdown because the doctors had been so confident.

blow

The ruling comes as a blow to environmentalists.

disaster

the second air disaster in less than two months

failure

The marriage was a failure and they both wanted to be free of it.

setback

He has suffered a serious setback in his political career.

fiasco

The party was a bit of a fiasco.

misfortune

He had had his full share of misfortunes.

calamity

This course of action could only end in calamity.

whammy (informal)

choker (informal)

washout (informal)

The concert was a total washout.

anticlimax

His international career ended in anticlimax.

3 (noun) in the sense of frustration

There was resentment among the people at the disappointment of their hopes.

Synonyms

frustration

the frustration of their plan

failure

The policy is doomed to failure.

dashing

foiling

thwarting

ill-success

单词	disappointment
释义	Trends of disappointment View usage for: disappointment (dɪsəpɔɪntmənt) Word forms: plural disappointments 1. uncountable noun Disappointment is the state of feeling disappointed. Despite winning the title, their last campaign ended in great disappointment. Book early to avoid disappointment. 2. countable noun Something or someone that is a disappointment is not as good as you had hoped. For many, their long-awaited homecoming was a bitter disappointment. ...this ne'er-do-well brother who was such a disappointment to his family. More Synonyms of disappointment disappointment in British English (ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt) noun 1. the act of disappointing or the state of being disappointed 2. a person, thing, or state of affairs that disappoints disappointment in American English (ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt) noun 1. a disappointing or being disappointed 2. a person or thing that disappoints COBUILD Collocations disappointment avoid disappointment crushing disappointment huge disappointment massive disappointment mild disappointment profound disappointment prove a disappointment slight disappointment Examples of 'disappointment' in a sentence disappointment It is a big disappointment but important to keep our head clear. The Sun (2016) That moment was extremely dangerous and my disappointment turned into great fury and anger. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This was a huge disappointment because he was well on his way to a great career in the navy. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It's a big disappointment because in the first half we showed some very good things. Times, Sunday Times (2016) England's spinners were once again a big disappointment. The Sun (2016) A big disappointment is the continued stamp duty surcharge. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Gentlemen, you have proved a great disappointment to Madonna. Times, Sunday Times (2016) PS One of the great disappointments of recent years has been the failure of manufacturing industry to sustain a recovery worthy of the name. Times, Sunday Times (2016) There is just this sense of not being happy and huge disappointment. Times, Sunday Times (2012) To his great disappointment the show was cancelled after eight episodes with no explanation. Times, Sunday Times (2015) But this relationship is the one big disappointment in the film. Christianity Today (2000) This will be packed so be sure to arrive early to avoid disappointment. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Will only lead to massive disappointment back at the hotel room. The Sun (2009) We can see his disappointment and frustration. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Why then this feeling of vague disappointment? Tepper, Sheri S. A Plague of Angels (1993) They planted them with high hopes of success but mostly they found only bitter disappointment. Christy Campbell PHYLLOXERA: How Wine was Saved for the World (2004) There is huge disappointment but no crisis. The Sun (2014) The offer proved immensely popular last year so please book early to avoid disappointment. The Sun (2008) The resulting disappointment and frustration hung in the air within our house. Times, Sunday Times (2014) They all told me about their bitter disappointment. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. The Sun (2016) What a massive disappointment for all football fans. The Sun (2016) The incident overshadowed a day of disappointment and frustration for both countries. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Some reports suggest his mood is one of bitter disappointment. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Their misery has been my biggest disappointment and they will compete in the third tier for a sixth consecutive season. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He has been a big disappointment. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The problem is that expectations were too high, so the disappointment was great. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He admitted: 'It was a disappointment. The Sun (2007) In other languages disappointment British English: disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ NOUN Disappointment is the state of feeling sad because something has not happened or because something is not as good as you hoped it would be. Book your ticket early to avoid disappointment. American English: disappointment Arabic: خَيْبَةُ أَمَل Brazilian Portuguese: decepção Chinese: 扫兴 Croatian: razočarenje Czech: zklamání Danish: skuffelse Dutch: teleurstelling European Spanish: decepción Finnish: pettymys French: déception German: Enttäuschung Greek: απογοήτευση Italian: delusione Japanese: 失望 Korean: 실망 Norwegian: skuffelse Polish: rozczarowanie European Portuguese: deceção Romanian: dezamăgire Russian: разочарование Latin American Spanish: decepción Swedish: besvikelse Thai: ความผิดหวัง Turkish: düş kırıklığı Ukrainian: розчарування Vietnamese: sự thất vọng All related terms of 'disappointment' avoid disappointment Disappointment is the state of feeling disappointed . gender disappointment a feeling of depression or anxiety experienced by an expectant parent when the sex of the baby does not match his or her preference huge disappointment Disappointment is the state of feeling disappointed . massive disappointment Disappointment is the state of feeling disappointed . mild disappointment Disappointment is the state of feeling disappointed . slight disappointment Disappointment is the state of feeling disappointed . crushing disappointment Disappointment is the state of feeling disappointed . profound disappointment Disappointment is the state of feeling disappointed . prove a disappointment Disappointment is the state of feeling disappointed . Chinese translation of 'disappointment' disappointment (dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt) n (u) (emotion) 失望 (shīwàng) (c) (cause) 令人失望的人/事 (lìng rén shīwàng de rén/shì) (个/件, gè/jiàn) to my disappointment 令我失望的是 (lìng wǒ shīwàng de shì) 1 (noun) in the sense of regret Definition the feeling of being disappointed They expressed their disappointment at what had happened. Synonyms regret He expressed great regret. distress discontent There are reports of widespread discontent in the capital. dissatisfaction job dissatisfaction among teachers disillusionment There is a general sense of disillusionment with the government. displeasure chagrin Much to his chagrin, she didn't remember him at all. disenchantment There is growing disenchantment with the government. dejection despondency There's a mood of gloom and despondency in the country. discouragement There's a sense of discouragement creeping into the workforce. mortification The chairman tried to hide his mortification. unfulfilment 2 (noun) in the sense of letdown Definition a person or thing that disappoints The defeat was a bitter disappointment. Synonyms letdown There was a great sense of letdown because the doctors had been so confident. blow The ruling comes as a blow to environmentalists. disaster the second air disaster in less than two months failure The marriage was a failure and they both wanted to be free of it. setback He has suffered a serious setback in his political career. fiasco The party was a bit of a fiasco. misfortune He had had his full share of misfortunes. calamity This course of action could only end in calamity. whammy (informal) choker (informal) washout (informal) The concert was a total washout. anticlimax His international career ended in anticlimax. 3 (noun) in the sense of frustration There was resentment among the people at the disappointment of their hopes. Synonyms frustration the frustration of their plan failure The policy is doomed to failure. dashing foiling thwarting ill-success Additional synonyms in the sense of anticlimax Definition a disappointing conclusion to a series of events His international career ended in anticlimax. Synonyms disappointment, letdown, comedown (informal), bathos in the sense of blow Definition a sudden setback The ruling comes as a blow to environmentalists. Synonyms setback, shock, upset, disaster, reverse, disappointment, catastrophe, misfortune, jolt, bombshell, calamity, affliction, whammy (informal), choker (informal), sucker punch, bummer (slang), bolt from the blue, comedown (informal) in the sense of calamity Definition a disaster or misfortune This course of action could only end in calamity. Synonyms disaster, tragedy, ruin, distress, reversal of fortune, hardship, catastrophe, woe, misfortune, downfall, adversity, scourge, mishap, affliction, trial, tribulation, misadventure, cataclysm, wretchedness, mischance Synonyms of 'disappointment' disappointment Explore 'disappointment' in the dictionary
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