Disappointment
(noun)
- A feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction arising from the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.
- A feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.
- A failure to fulfill one's hopes or expectations.
- The feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction that comes from something not being as good as you hoped.
- The feeling of discouragement or dissatisfaction resulting from the failure of your expectations to be realized.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french desappointement, from desappointer "disappoint" (see disappoint).
Examples:
- He was filled with disappointment when he didn't get the job.
- The team's defeat was a disappointment.
- The concert was a disappointment.
- She was disappointed when her friend didn't show up.
- The movie was a disappointment to critics and audiences alike.