disappointment

dis-ap-point-ment · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by unfulfilled expectations.

  2. 2.

    A person or thing that fails to meet expectations.

  3. 3.

    An instance of being disappointed.

Forms

plural: disappointments

Related words

Antonyms: delight, fulfillment, satisfaction
See also: disappoint, disappointed, disappointing
Synonyms: disillusionment, dismay, dissatisfaction, letdown

Etymology

From disappoint + -ment, a suffix forming nouns. First recorded in the 17th century.