disappointment
word
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
dis-uh-POYNT-muhnt
/dˌɪsɐpˈɔɪntmənt/
dis-uh-POYNT-muhnt
Definition
The feeling you get when something does not happen the way you hoped or expected; also, something that causes this feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Most common with 'feel' ('feel disappointment'), or as 'a disappointment' about a situation or person. Slightly formal or neutral; not slang. Not as strong as 'devastation' but stronger than 'mild regret'.
Spanish: decepciónPortuguese (BR): decepçãoPortuguese (PT): desilusão - decepçãoChinese (Simplified): 失望Chinese (Traditional): 失望Hindi: निराशाArabic: خيبة أملBengali: নিরাশা - হতাশাRussian: разочарованиеJapanese: 失望Vietnamese: sự thất vọngKorean: 실망Turkish: hayal kırıklığıUrdu: مایوسی - ناامیدیIndonesian: kekecewaan
Example Sentences
That restaurant was such a disappointment after all the hype.
natural
You could hear the disappointment in his voice when he didn't win.
natural
He couldn't hide his disappointment when the game was canceled.
basic
The news was a big disappointment to everyone.
basic
She tried to hide her disappointment and smiled.
basic
Missing my flight was a huge disappointment, but I tried to make the best of it.
natural