English Dictionary
Definition disappointment in British English
disappointment
noun
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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
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
1
the feeling of being unhappy because something that you hoped for or expected did not happen or because someone or something was not as good as you expected
Example
The representatives acknowledged their disappointment with the negotiations.
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Example
I'm such a disappointment to her.
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