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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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Napoli are reeling ahead of Sunday's clash with fierce rivals Juventus after more European disappointment left the Serie A title holders on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League.

From Barron's

They cheered every time Churro slipped away from Natalie, and they moaned in mock disappointment when she finally got her hands on him.

From Literature

He dealt with the disappointment with magnanimity and played on.

From BBC

The Scottish government expressed its disappointment that only two projects were awarded contracts in the latest allocation round.

From BBC

New coach Alvaro Arbeloa secured a second win at the helm after replacing Xabi Alonso last week, with his team producing a dazzling attacking display to help fans forget recent disappointments.

From Barron's

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