disappointment

noun

dis·​ap·​point·​ment ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint-mənt How to pronounce disappointment (audio)
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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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She couldn't hide her disappointment. He's a disappointment to his parents.
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Kid Cudi defended his decision to perform with his longtime friend and controversial musician, Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), after some fans and critics expressed disappointment. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026 Palos Verdes’ lone disappointment was a leg injury to standout lineman Logan Lara that required the game to be delayed while paramedics were called. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Top hotels and restaurants are often fully booked and charging ever-higher prices, making a summer trip to Europe often an exercise in disappointment. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 Former stewardess Hayley De Sola Pinto also voiced disappointment in some casting decisions made in recent years. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disappointment

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First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of disappointment was in 1577

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disappointment

noun
dis·​ap·​point·​ment ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint-mənt How to pronounce disappointment (audio)
1
: the act or an instance of disappointing : the state or emotion of being disappointed
2
: one that disappoints
the play was a disappointment
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