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as in frustration
the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met
we felt keen disappointment when our offer on the house was rejected
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Recent Examples of disappointment
This latest policy change on halfway house placement is already sowing confusion and disappointment.
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Following the Super Bowl disappointment, Gannon's playing career was curtailed by injuries.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
However, not everyone was understanding, with some fans voicing their disappointment.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
That familiar ache returns to my chest — a biting blend of bitterness and disappointment.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Following the Super Bowl disappointment, Gannon's playing career was curtailed by injuries.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
However, not everyone was understanding, with some fans voicing their disappointment.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
That familiar ache returns to my chest — a biting blend of bitterness and disappointment.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappointment
Noun
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There’s a sense of frustration that comes with that, like, How come no one’s listening to the voice of a generation?—
Cat Cardenas,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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This largely comes from a place of frustration at what is perceived as self-hate.—
Tayler Adigun,
Essence,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Morgan Wallen Performs After high-concept performances from Lady Gaga in the last episode, Wallen’s low-key country performances seem like a bit of a letdown.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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David’s 59th-minute game-winner included some frustrating defensive letdowns from the U.S..—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Leitch expressed his dismay at the lack of recognition for stunt performers during an interview with Entertainment Weekly last year.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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In France, dismay at Mr. Trump’s policies is widespread and the national mood is uneasy.—
Roger Cohen,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The loser of Friday’s game in Atlanta enters the offseason.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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The loser of the 7-8 game then hosts the winner of the 9-10 game with that winner earning the eighth seed.—
Dan Loumena,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trump’s appeal to specific segments of the Latino community — particularly in Florida and parts of Texas — was driven by factors such as economic concerns, cultural conservatism, and dissatisfaction with the status quo.—
Jesse Mejia,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2025
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But while one partner might accept this as normal, the other may still crave excitement, leading to frustration or dissatisfaction.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But in reality, every success is built on a failure.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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These setbacks highlight the inherent risks of space operations, where even minor failures can cost hundreds of millions and set timelines back by months or years.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For someone like me who still prefers physical, this is a major bummer.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Buy Bounce Passes JuJu Watkins’ ACL tear is a major bummer Late Monday night, USC’s 96-59 win over Mississippi State couldn’t really be celebrated because a fear was realized: The news came down that the terrible-looking knee injury suffered by star JuJu Watkins was indeed an ACL tear.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Disappointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappointment. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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