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Synonyms & Similar Words
disillusionment
dissatisfaction
discontent
frustration
sadness
unhappiness
regret
dismay
distress
disillusion
displeasure
discontentment
disheartenment
despondency
dejection
despair
hopelessness
defeatism
pessimism
gloom
gloominess
melancholy
sorrow
sorrowfulness
grief
grievance
complaint
displeasure
irritation
annoyance
vexation
discontentedness
displeased
dissatisfied
unhappy
miserable
wretched
despondent
disheartened
depressed
demoralized
dispirited
Meaning of Disappointment
The feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.
Definitions
- A feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
- The state or feeling of being disappointed, often caused by the failure of something to meet one's expectations
Etymology of Disappointment
The word "disappointment" originated in the 15th century from the Old French word "desappointement", which is derived from "des-", meaning "away from", and "appointement", meaning "appointment" or "expectation"
Historically, the word referred to the failure to attain or receive something that was expected or hoped for, and over time, its meaning expanded to include the emotional state resulting from such an experience
Example Uses
- The team's loss was a huge disappointment to their fans
- She felt a deep sense of disappointment when she didn't get the job she had applied for
- The movie was a disappointment, as it didn't live up to the hype surrounding its release