单词	disappointment
释义	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 Synonyms dismay dissatisfaction frustration letdown See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She couldn't hide her disappointment. He's a disappointment to his parents. Recent Examples on the Web The Detroit Lions seem to have a potential for greatness but a history of disappointment and misery. Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2022 Avoid disappointment and don't save seed from hybrid tomatoes. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022 The Furman decision was both a remarkable achievement for the NAACP lawyers and a disappointment for those seeking to abolish capital punishment in this country. Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 1 Sep. 2022 Each month that passed brought hope, then disappointment. Betsy Vereckey, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 The groups put out a joint statement Thursday, expressing disappointment in the decision to discard their pamphlets. Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 Some advocates were already bracing for disappointment. Seung Min Kim, Michael Balsamo, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 Certainly surprise and disappointment are among them. Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 24 Aug. 2022 Some advocates were already bracing for disappointment. Seung Min Kim, Michael Balsamo And Chris Megerian, Chron, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing disappointment to someone's disappointment to someone's disappointment Kids Definition disappointment noun dis·​ap·​point·​ment ˌdi-sə-ˈpȯint-mənt  1 : unhappiness from the failure of something hoped for or expected to happen To her disappointment, the cookies were gone. 2 : someone or something that fails to satisfy hopes or expectations The movie was a disappointment. disappointment noun 1 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 Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance frustration dismay dissatisfaction sadness letdown sorrow displeasure discontent disillusionment unhappiness discontentment disenchantment dejection distress melancholy disgruntlement chagrin discontentedness joylessness oppression discomfiture gloominess gloom dreariness crestfallenness blues dumps downheartedness dejectedness despondency depression disconsolateness dolor mopes doldrums desolateness desolation dolefulness Antonyms & Near Antonyms satisfaction gratification contentment content joy fulfilment fulfillment happiness contentedness bliss gladness felicity See More 2 as in letdown something that disappoints after all the publicity and high expectations, the sequel to the movie blockbuster was a huge disappointment Synonyms & Similar Words letdown loser failure bummer anticlimax fiasco lemon bringdown fizzle Antonyms & Near Antonyms success relief winner
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