disappointment

== English == === Etymology === From disappoint + -ment. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ (US) IPA(key): /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ === Noun === disappointment (countable and uncountable, plural disappointments) (uncountable) The feeling or state of being disappointed: a feeling of sadness or frustration when something is not as good as one hoped or expected, or when something bad unexpectedly happens. (countable) An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved. (countable) Something or someone that disappoints: that which causes disappointment. ==== Usage notes ==== Used with the prepositions at/with/over. ==== Synonyms ==== let-down setback ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== disappoint ==== Translations ====