English dictionary

disappointment

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

noun.feeling

Examples
His hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment.

Synonyms letdown

Source: WordNet 3.0
an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone

noun.act

Synonyms dashing hopes

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of disappointing, or the state of being disappointed; defeat or failure of expectation or hope; miscarriage of design or plan; frustration.

noun

Source: webster1913