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the knocks

  • as indisappointment
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Synonyms for the knocks

noun mental upset; displeasure
  • adversity
  • blow
  • chagrin
  • defeat
  • discontent
  • disenchantment
  • disillusionment
  • dissatisfaction
  • failure
  • frustration
  • letdown
  • regret
  • setback
  • bafflement
  • despondency
  • discouragement
  • disgruntlement
  • disillusion
  • distress
  • mortification
  • adverse fate
  • lack of success
  • nonsuccess
  • the knocks
  • unfulfillment

Antonyms for the knocks

  • achievement
  • aid
  • attainment
  • blessing
  • boon
  • contentedness
  • encouragement
  • happiness
  • help
  • pleasure
  • satisfaction
  • success
  • triumph
  • win
  • boost
  • comfort
  • delight
  • euphoria
  • miracle
  • relief
  • wonder
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

More words related to the knocks

disappointment

noun. mental upset; displeasure

disappointments

noun. mental upset; displeasure
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.