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disappointment

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/dɨʒˈɡɔʊ̯ʃ.tu/des·gos·to

Definition

1

A feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

Usage examples

“The disappointment over the loss was deep.”
“She felt immense disappointment upon hearing the news.”