disappointment

noun as in saddening situation; letdown

Strongest matches

blow, defeat, disaster, failure, mistake, obstacle, setback

Strong matches

blunder, bummer, bust, calamity, discouragement, downer, downfall, drag, dud, error, fiasco, fizzle, impasse, inefficacy, lemon, miscalculation, mischance, misfortune, mishap, washout

Weak matches

bitter pill, blind alley, bringdown, false alarm, faux pas, flash in the pan, old one-two

noun as in mental upset; displeasure

Strongest matches

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

Strong matches

bafflement, despondency, discouragement, disgruntlement, disillusion, distress, mortification

Weak matches

adverse fate, lack of success, nonsuccess, the knocks, unfulfillment

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Given a new, unexpected opportunity as Foster’s replacement, Skipper, 47, might use any lingering disappointment from his last interim stop as motivation.

From Los Angeles Times

In a late-night post Wednesday, Raichik targeted a former Twitter employee for expressing disappointment in the New York Yankees for holding a moment of silence for Kirk.

From Salon

Dame Emily was open about her surprise and disappointment at being left out of the prime minister's cabinet, following last year's general election victory.

From BBC

And then this formality is often followed by disappointment when the serious business starts at a major tournament.

From BBC

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill said that there is a "real sense of disappointment" in the dressing room after his side's 3-1 defeat against Germany.

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