Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with disappointment in American Collocation
disappointment
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
bitter
considerable
crushing
deep
extreme
grave
great
immense
intense
massive
profound
severe
utter
He expressed extreme disappointment in the company’s performance.
I found to my great disappointment that the book was out of print.
feel disappointment
experience
feel
share
suffer
I share your disappointment that more girls are not choosing careers in science.
hide your disappointment
conceal
hide
“It wasn’t too bad,” said Rory, trying to conceal his disappointment at not being closer.
show your disappointment
express
voice
Davies was quick to voice his disappointment with the referee.
cause disappointment
cause
compound
Sorry for any disappointment caused to regular visitors.
reduce or deal with disappointment
avoid
offset
overcome
temper
You have to be able to overcome minor disappointments.
arise
await someone
follow
Disappointment awaits the overconfident!