disappointment (Meaning)
disappointment (n)
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
disappointment (n.)
The act of disappointing, or the state of being disappointed; defeat or failure of expectation or hope; miscarriage of design or plan; frustration.
That which disappoints.
Synonyms & Antonyms of disappointment
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disappointment Sentence Examples
- The birthday party was a huge disappointment, as the cake was dry, the decorations were lackluster, and the games were boring.
- The job interview was a disappointment, as the interviewer was rude and condescending and the company culture seemed toxic.
- The new movie was a disappointment, as the plot was predictable, the acting was wooden, and the special effects were underwhelming.
- The vacation was a disappointment, as the weather was terrible, the hotel was overcrowded, and the activities were overpriced.
- The gift was a disappointment, as it was something I already had and didn't want.
- The school play was a disappointment, as the acting was amateurish, the costumes were cheap, and the set was poorly designed.
- The concert was a disappointment, as the sound system was terrible, the band played for a shorter than expected time, and the opening act was awful.
- The restaurant was a disappointment, as the food was bland, the service was slow, and the atmosphere was uninviting.
- The team's performance was a disappointment, as they lost by a large margin and played without any passion or effort.
- The apology was a disappointment, as it was half-hearted, insincere, and failed to address the root cause of the problem.
FAQs About the word disappointment
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized, an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someoneThe act of disappointing,
sadness, dismay, dissatisfaction,frustration,letdown, sorrow, displeasure, discontent, melancholy, dejection
satisfaction, contentment, content, contentment, content, gratification, satisfaction, gratification,fulfilment, contentedness
The birthday party was a huge disappointment, as the cake was dry, the decorations were lackluster, and the games were boring.
The job interview was a disappointment, as the interviewer was rude and condescending and the company culture seemed toxic.
The new movie was a disappointment, as the plot was predictable, the acting was wooden, and the special effects were underwhelming.
The vacation was a disappointment, as the weather was terrible, the hotel was overcrowded, and the activities were overpriced.
