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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The greatest run in the history of the Games actually began with a crushing disappointment.

From The Wall Street Journal

But for a long while, bobsled seemed to be a different vehicle for Olympic disappointment.

From The Wall Street Journal

The reading was a “big disappointment,” Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors, said Thursday.

From Barron's

The following day the team acknowledged the "hurt and disappointment" that came as a result of the decision.

From BBC