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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

The latest market rally puts a number of stocks at risk of falling back down upon any disappointments.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 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 a series of disappointments culminating in last year’s bomb “Elio,” Docter is pushing Pixar to re-embrace the universally relatable concepts like talking toys and monsters in the closet that once made it a juggernaut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

It was hard to meet someone for the first time and immediately start talking about my secrets, my dreams, my disappointments.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day