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disappointment

/ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/
dis · ap · point · ment
Adverb:disappointedly
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Plural:disappointments
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Adjective:disappointed
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• noun

1

The feeling of sadness, displeasure, or dissatisfaction caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

Example

"To her great disappointment, the outdoor concert was canceled due to heavy rain."

2

A person, event, or thing that fails to meet expectations and causes a feeling of dissatisfaction.

Example

"The sequel to the critically acclaimed movie turned out to be a major disappointment at the box office."

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• Nearby Words

disappointedly
disappointing
disappointingly
disappointment
disapproval
disapprove
disapprover

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, formed from the verb 'disappoint' and the suffix '-ment'. 'Disappoint' entered Middle English from Old French 'desapointier', which originally meant 'to remove from office' before shifting to the broader sense of frustrating expectations.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disappointment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disappointment
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