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Meaning of disappointment
The feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of a person's hopes or expectations.
Etymology of disappointment
The word "disappointment" originates from the 15th century, derived from the prefix "dis-" (meaning "opposite of" or "not") and the word "appointment" (meaning "a fixing or settlement of a time or place for a meeting or gathering"), which itself comes from the Old French word "apointement", derived from "apointer" (meaning "to fix or settle")
Synonyms
disillusionment
dissatisfaction
discontent
unhappiness
displeasure
frustration
sadness
sorrow
regret
dismay
distress
despondency
dejection
despair
hopelessness
desolation
bleakness
gloom
gloominess
melancholy
unhopefulness
disheartenment
discouragement
disenchantment
disillusion
letdown
anticlimax
nonfulfillment
defeat
failure
misfortune
calamity
woe
misery
affliction
tribulation
Definitions
- A feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
- * The state or feeling of being disappointed
Usage Examples
- The team's loss was a huge disappointment to their fans
- * She felt a deep disappointment when she didn't get the job she wanted
- * The movie was a disappointment, it didn't live up to the hype
Antonyms
satisfaction
pleasure
delight
happiness
joy
euphoria
elation
thrill
excitement
fulfillment
contentment
gratification
relief
comfort
solace
consolation
reassurance
optimism
hopefulness
cheerfulness
bliss
ecstasy
rapture
triumph
victory
success
achievement
pride