Meaning & use
disappointment
A feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by something not meeting one's hopes or expectations.
See it in a sentence
Losing the final match was a bitter disappointment for the entire team.
To his disappointment, the concert had already sold out by the time he checked.
A note on using this word
Disappointment can describe both the feeling itself and, informally, the person or thing that caused it, as in 'the sequel was a real disappointment.'
Words with a similar meaning
letdowndissatisfaction
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Words with an opposite meaning
satisfactiondelight
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