word
Disappointment
Dih-suh-POY-ntmuhnt
/ˌdɪsʌˈpɔɪntmʌnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
disappointment
Dictionary meaning
An act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone.
Examples
- Their hopes were so high, they were doomed to disappointment.
Synonyms: dashing hopes
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