disappointment
noun/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
Frequency rank: #4,154 most common English word
Meaning
The feeling of being sad because something was not as good as hoped.
Example sentence
After expecting good news, she felt a deep disappointment when nothing arrived.
Synonyms & related words
- letdown
- frustration
- sadness
- discouragement
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