disappointment

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

   Their hopes were so high, they were doomed to disappointment.

2. 2
   noun

   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.

   Even a trip to beautiful California can cause disappointment.

3. 3
   noun

   An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved.

   The disappointment with our trip to California caused bickering.

4. 4
   noun

   Something or someone that disappoints: that which causes disappointment.

   Even a trip to beautiful California can be a disappointment.

5. 5
   noun

   an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone

Etymology

From disappoint + -ment.