disappearance
word
/ˌdɪsəˈpiɹəns/
di-suh-PEER-uhns
/dˌɪsɐpˈiəɹəns/
di-suh-PEER-uhns
Definition
When something or someone is no longer visible or cannot be found, especially when it happens suddenly or without explanation.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal and neutral contexts. Common collocations: 'the mysterious disappearance,' 'report a disappearance.' Can refer to people, objects, or abstract things (e.g., 'the disappearance of hope'). Often associated with missing persons.
Spanish: desapariciónPortuguese (BR): desaparecimentoPortuguese (PT): desaparecimentoChinese (Simplified): 消失Chinese (Traditional): 消失Hindi: गायब होनाArabic: اختفاءBengali: অদৃশ্য হওয়া - নিখোঁজ হওয়া - হারিয়ে যাওয়াRussian: исчезновениеJapanese: 失踪 - 消失Vietnamese: sự biến mấtKorean: 실종 - 사라짐Turkish: kaybolma - yok olmaUrdu: غائب ہونا - لاپتہ ہوناIndonesian: kehilangan - lenyapnya
Example Sentences
The disappearance of the keys worried everyone.
basic
After her disappearance, the whole town tried to help find her.
natural
No one could explain the strange disappearance of the painting.
natural
Police are investigating the disappearance of a child.
basic
The sudden disappearance of the sun surprised us.
basic
The disappearance of bees is a big concern for scientists.
natural