Disappointment

Pronunciation: /dɪs.əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Definitions of disappointment

noun the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

Example Sentences

A1 I felt disappointment when my favorite team lost the game.

A2 The movie ending was a disappointment for many viewers.

B1 Her disappointment was evident when she didn't get the promotion.

B2 The team's performance was a huge disappointment to their fans.

C1 The company's failure to meet their targets led to widespread disappointment among investors.

C2 The artist's latest work was met with universal disappointment from critics and fans alike.

Examples of disappointment in a Sentence

formal The team's performance in the final match was a huge disappointment to their fans.

informal I was so excited for the movie but it turned out to be a total disappointment.

slang I thought the party was going to be lit, but it was a major disappointment.

figurative His constant letdowns have become a disappointment cloud hanging over our friendship.

Grammatical Forms of disappointment

• past tense: disappointed
• plural: disappointments
• comparative: more disappointed
• superlative: most disappointed
• present tense: disappoints
• future tense: will disappoint
• perfect tense: have disappointed
• continuous tense: is disappointing
• singular: disappointment
• positive degree: disappointing
• infinitive: to disappoint
• gerund: disappointing
• participle: disappointed

Origin and Evolution of disappointment

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'disappointment' originated from the Latin word 'disappointare' which means 'to fail to keep an appointment' or 'to frustrate the expectation of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disappointment' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond just failing to meet an appointment, now commonly used to express feelings of sadness, disillusionment, or dissatisfaction when expectations are not met.