Meaning of the word disappointment in English

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disappointment

US /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

UK /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

Example:

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His failure to win the championship was a great disappointment to his fans.

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She couldn't hide her disappointment when she heard the news.

Synonym:

frustration sadness regret dismay displeasure

a person or thing that causes disappointment

Example:

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The movie was a complete disappointment.

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He turned out to be a big disappointment to his parents.

Synonym:

letdown fiasco flop failure dud

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