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disappointment
noun dis·ap·point·ment \ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint-mənt\
: the state or feeling of being disappointed
: someone or something that disappoints people : a disappointing person or thing
Full Definition of DISAPPOINTMENT
1
: the act or an instance of disappointing : the state or emotion of being disappointed
2
: one that disappoints <he's a disappointment to his parents>
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First Known Use of DISAPPOINTMENT
1604
Related to DISAPPOINTMENT
- Synonyms
- dismay, dissatisfaction, frustration, letdown
- Antonyms
- content, contentedness, contentment, gratification, satisfaction
DISAPPOINTMENT Defined for Kids
disappointment
noun dis·ap·point·ment \ˌdi-sə-ˈpȯint-mənt\
Definition of DISAPPOINTMENT for Kids
1
: unhappiness from the failure of something hoped for or expected to happen <To her disappointment, the cookies were gone.>
2
: someone or something that fails to satisfy hopes or expectations <The movie was a disappointment.>
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