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disappointment

di·sap·point·ment

UK/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ US/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ fairly common

noun

1.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

  • “his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment”
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2.

an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone

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Origin

From disappoint + -ment.

Phrases

  • Cape Disappointment

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