disappointment

Word parts

disappoint + -ment

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

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Noun

Singular disappointment

Plural disappointments

1. (uncountable) Disappointment is the feeling you have when something isn't as good as you expected.
2. (countable) A disappointment is someone or something that isn't as good as you expected.

Related words

• disappoint
• disappointing
• disappointingly
• disappointed