Definition of disappointment Disappointment

/dɪˌsʌpɔjˈntmʌnt/ - [disupoyntmunt] - dis•ap•point•ment

We found 8 definitions of disappointment from 5 different sources.

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What does disappointment mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: disappointments

disappointment - a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized; "his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment"
  letdown
  dissatisfaction the feeling of being displeased and discontent; "he was never slow to express his dissatisfaction with the service he received"
disappointment - an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
  dashing hopes
  failure an unexpected omission; "he resented my failure to return his call"; "the mechanic's failure to check the brakes"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • disappointment (Noun)
    The emotion felt when a strongly held expectation is not met.
  • disappointment (Noun)
    A circumstance in which a strongly held expectation is not met.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • 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.
  • disappointment (n.)
    That which disappoints.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • disappointment
    The emotion felt when a strongly held expectation is not met.

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