disappointment
noun/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
Frequency rank: #4,154 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
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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