Definitions for: Disappointment

[n] an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone
[n] a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized; "his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment"

Webster (1913) Definition: Dis`ap*point"ment, n. [Cf. F.
d['e]sappointement.]
1. The act of disappointing, or the state of being
disappointed; defeat or failure of expectation or hope;
miscarriage of design or plan; frustration.

If we hope for things of which we have not
thoroughly considered the value, our disappointment
will be greater our pleasure in the fruition of
them. --Addison.

In disappointment thou canst bless. --Keble.

2. That which disappoints.

Syn: Miscarriage; frustration; balk.

Synonyms: dashing hopes, letdown

See Also: defeat, dissatisfaction, failure, frustration

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