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disappointment

[dis-uh-point-muhnt] / ˌdɪs əˈpɔɪnt mənt /
NOUN
saddening situation; letdown
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blow defeat disaster failure mistake obstacle setback
STRONG
blunder bummer bust calamity discouragement downer downfall drag dud error fiasco fizzle impasse inefficacy lemon miscalculation mischance misfortune mishap washout
WEAK
bitter pill blind alley bringdown false alarm faux pas flash in the pan old one-two
Antonyms
STRONGEST
achievement attainment blessing good fortune success triumph win
STRONG
accuracy advantage boon correction happiness
WEAK
boost comfort delight encouragement euphoria help miracle pleasure relief satisfaction wonder
NOUN
mental upset; displeasure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adversity blow chagrin defeat discontent disenchantment disillusionment dissatisfaction failure frustration letdown regret setback
STRONG
bafflement despondency discouragement disgruntlement disillusion distress mortification
WEAK
adverse fate lack of success nonsuccess the knocks unfulfillment
Antonyms
STRONGEST
achievement aid attainment blessing boon contentedness encouragement happiness help pleasure satisfaction success triumph win
WEAK
boost comfort delight euphoria miracle relief wonder

Example Sentences

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Another factor in the downward revision to the NAR forecast was that sales in the January-March quarter were a disappointment, Yun said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Data now indicates mounting regret and disappointment among his base.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

The disappointment of last model’s release more than a year ago led to an expensive overhaul of the company’s AI operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Last month, as Nepal inaugurated its new prime minister Balendra Shah, along with a parliament stacked with youthful lawmakers, Bangladeshi activist Umama Fatema felt a pang of disappointment as she watched from afar.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“Yeah,” I agree, trying to hide my disappointment.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

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