disappointment

¹

[ dis-uh-point-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act or fact of disappointing:

   All of his efforts only led to the disappointment of his supporters.

   Synonyms: frustration, defeat, failure

2. the state or feeling of being disappointed:

   Her disappointment was very great when she didn't get the job.

3. a person or thing that disappoints:

   The play was a disappointment.

Disappointment

²

[ dis-uh-point-muhnt ]

noun

1. Cape Disappointment, a cape in southwestern Washington State, projecting into the Pacific Ocean on the north of the mouth of the Columbia River.

disappointment

/ ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt /

noun

1. the act of disappointing or the state of being disappointed
2. a person, thing, or state of affairs that disappoints

Other Words From

• predis·ap·pointment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disappointment¹

First recorded in 1605–15; disappoint + -ment

Example Sentences

On social media, people have been expressing shock, disappointment and anguish that it’s all happening again.

From BBC

Despite the disappointment, Boulter said she was "proud" after giving everything in pursuit of a place in the final against Italy.

From BBC

Children's anger also often stems from feelings of fear or disappointment that they lack the skills to express calmly.

From Science Daily

Dobbins sprinting into the end zone with 18 seconds left was almost enough to make the previous disappointments disappear.

From Los Angeles Times

The response from three senators seeking the position of Senate Majority Leader would have been yet another grave disappointment to Madison.

From Salon

Related Words

• adversity
• blow
• chagrin
• defeat
• discontent
• disenchantment
• disillusionment
• dissatisfaction
• failure
• frustration
• letdown
• regret
• setback