disappointment

noun

dis-uh-POYNT-muhnt/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

Pluraldisappointments (some meanings)

3 meanings of disappointment

1
noununcountable
A sad or upset feeling you get when something is not as good as you hoped.
Like the empty feeling you get when a wrapped gift turns out to be something you didn't want.
Her disappointment was clear when the trip got canceled.
He felt deep disappointment after losing the final game.
Similardismay, frustration, dissatisfaction, disillusionment, regret
Oppositesatisfaction, pleasure, delight
2
nouncountable
A person or thing that makes you feel let down because it is not as good as you hoped.
Like opening a huge box and finding it almost empty inside.
The movie was a big disappointment after all the hype.
His low test results were a disappointment to his parents.
Similarletdown, failure, flop, dud
Oppositesuccess, triumph, hit
3
nouncountable
A time when something you hoped for does not happen.
Like planning a fun day outside and then having it rain the entire time.
Missing the train was a real disappointment that morning.
The canceled picnic was a disappointment for the whole class.
Similarsetback, blow, letdown, frustration, failure
Oppositesuccess, triumph

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Origin

It comes from the verb "disappoint" plus the ending "-ment".