Definition of Disappointment

a feeling of unhappiness that occurs after something hoped for didn’t go as planned

Examples of Disappointment in a sentence

After she didn’t make the cheerleading team, Tatiana was filled with a feeling of disappointment.  🔊

The saddened mother’s face was filled with disappointment when she found out her daughter had lied to her.  🔊

Denial of the housing loan left the couple filled with disappointment and loss of hope.  🔊

Overcome with disappointment, Sarah was unhappy when she saw that Santa had not visited Christmas morning.  🔊

The children were filled with disappointment when they found out the vacation they had been looking forward to had been cancelled.  🔊

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