disappointment — the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
Example Sentences
- My cat's disappointment was obvious when I opened a tuna can for myself, not for her.
- His biggest disappointment was finding out that 'unlimited data' actually has limits.
- She couldn't hide her disappointment when the movie ended with a cliffhanger.
disappointment
NOUN[/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/]
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Opening the small, empty box after expecting a giant toy, the boy felt a deep sense of disappointment.
The runner sat in disappointment after his path turned away from the trophy he had aimed for.
He hoped they would appoint him at that crucial point, but their decision left him in disappointment.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'disappointment', composed of the prefix dis- (opposite) and the verb appoint (to assign or designate). Originally meaning 'to remove from an appointed position', the term gradually evolved to denote 'the failure to fulfill an expectation or hope'.
Breakdown
dis- (opposite, reversal) + appoint (from Old French apointer, to assign or designate) + -ment (noun-forming suffix indicating a state or condition).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat's disappointment was obvious when I opened a tuna can for myself, not for her.”
“His biggest disappointment was finding out that 'unlimited data' actually has limits.”
“She couldn't hide her disappointment when the movie ended with a cliffhanger.”
“To everyone's disappointment, the pizza delivery guy ate half of it on the way.”
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