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English noun: disappointment

1. disappointment (feeling) a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized


SamplesHis hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment.


Synonymsletdown


Broader (hypernym)dissatisfaction


Narrower (hyponym)defeat, frustration

2. disappointment (act) an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone


Synonymsdashing hopes


Broader (hypernym)failure









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