disappointment

noun

dis-uh-POYNT-muhnt/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

Pluraldisappointments (some meanings)

3 meanings of disappointment

1
noununcountable
The feeling of sadness or frustration that comes when something turns out worse than hoped, or when something bad happens unexpectedly.
A wave of disappointment washed over the fans when the concert was called off.
She hid her disappointment behind a polite smile throughout the meeting.
Similardismay, frustration, dissatisfaction, disillusionment, regret
Oppositesatisfaction, pleasure, delight
2
nouncountable
A person or thing that causes a feeling of being let down by failing to meet hopes or expectations.
The new restaurant turned out to be a disappointment, with bland food and painfully slow service.
Critics called the sequel one of the year's biggest disappointments.
Similarletdown, failure, flop, dud
Oppositesuccess, triumph, hit
3
nouncountable
An occasion or instance in which something hoped for fails to happen as expected.
Failing to win the contract was a major disappointment for the firm.
The team weathered several disappointments during a long and difficult season.
Similarsetback, blow, letdown, frustration, failure
Oppositesuccess, triumph

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Origin

Formed from the verb "disappoint" combined with the noun-forming suffix "-ment".