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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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The first-quarter 2025 results were a big disappointment.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Despite the disappointment, Gattuso expressed pride in his players: "I'm proud of my boys and what they gave on the pitch."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I still think there’s plenty of room for disappointment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Not only can the word cure generate expectations that may not be met and engender disappointment, he says, but it could also have unforeseen practical implications.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

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

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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.