The meaning of DISAPPOINTMENT is the act or an instance of disappointing : the state or emotion of being disappointed. How to use disappointment in a sentence.

DISAPPOINTMENT definition: 1. the feeling of being disappointed: 2. something or someone that is not what you were hoping it…. Learn more.

Disappointment is, along with regret, measured by direct questioning of respondents.

Something or someone that is a disappointment is not as good as you had hoped. For many, their long-awaited homecoming was a bitter disappointment. ...this ne'er-do-well brother who was such a …

disappointment noun Unhappiness caused by the failure of one's hopes, desires, or expectations:

Definition of disappointment noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [uncountable] the feeling of being sad because something has not happened or been as good, successful, etc. as you …

A disappointment is what happens when things don't go your way. That sad, frustrated feeling of loss that follows? It's also called disappointment.

The play was a (big) disappointment. [=it was very disappointing] He's a disappointment to his parents.

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Synonyms for DISAPPOINTMENT: frustration, dismay, dissatisfaction, sadness, letdown, sorrow, displeasure, discontent; Antonyms of DISAPPOINTMENT: satisfaction, gratification, content, …