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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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"Bolivia will provide us with a feel for South American opposition, and will no doubt give us a stern test as they recover from the disappointment of defeat in the World Cup play-offs."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

"Obviously your first emotion is anger and disappointment, that's natural," he said of the captaincy call.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

But where their previous schools saw disappointment, May saw a potentially unstoppable tandem that needed a change of scenery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The Maronite Patriarchate expressed "deep disappointment" on Sunday over the cancellation for "security reasons" of a humanitarian convoy jointly set up by the Vatican's envoy to Lebanon.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The disappointment of her friend and the judgment of family flashed before her eyes.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith