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disappointments

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 slip 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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This has been true for a very long time and remains true at a time of compounding terrors, crimes and disappointments.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

That last piece is in place to avoid stocks that have gathered too much momentum and are vulnerable to disappointments, whether on earnings or macroeconomic data points.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Recent drug-pipeline disappointments have made many investors lukewarm on Sanofi, but its steady growth in the near and medium term might attract some, UBS says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Walker suffered those disappointments with England but leaves the stage with a track record to be proud of.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

After many disappointments, they had crossed safely south and found loyal Confederate comrades.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson