- [uncountable] the feeling of being sad because something has not happened or been as good, successful, etc. as you expected or hoped
- Book early for the show to avoid disappointment.
- To our great disappointment, it rained every day of the trip.
- He found it difficult to hide his disappointment when she didn't arrive.
Extra ExamplesTopics Feelingsb2- Campaigners have voiced disappointment over the government's decision.
- Cross expressed disappointment about the damage.
- Disappointment gripped her.
- Ethan noticed the disappointment in Lisa's eyes.
- Every failed attempt brings disappointment and discouragement.
- He bit back his disappointment.
- I couldn't help Anita overcome her disappointment.
- He couldn't help the feelings of disappointment that filled him.
- She expressed to me her disappointment with the art of the 20th century.
- He feigned disappointment. Secretly, he was mightily relieved.
- Don't let your disappointment show.
- He was aware of sharp disappointment and betrayal.
- Her laugh covered her disappointment.
- His initial disappointment at losing gave way to a new resolve.
- His voice betrayed his disappointment.
- I just can't face the disappointment of my family and friends.
- We know you will share our disappointment at the lack of progress on this issue.
- Paul couldn't hide his disappointment at not being asked to the party.
- Riley blinked to hide his mild disappointment.
- She couldn't quite conceal the deep disappointment she felt.
- They must have seen the disappointment in my expression.
- The problem must be rectified before disappointment sets in.
- The scheme was doomed to disappointment.
- Their expectations were doomed to disappointment.
- To avoid disappointment, we recommend you book your holiday early.
- To her disappointment, they didn't go through Oxford but skirted around it.
- To their utter disappointment they found nothing.
- You can imagine my disappointment at finding all the plants damaged by caterpillars.
- his disappointment in his son
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- bitter
- considerable
- deep
- …
- be aware of
- feel
- sense
- …
- show
- fill somebody
- set in
- …
- to somebody’s disappointment
- disappointment about
- disappointment at
- …
- a feeling of disappointment
- a sense of disappointment
- tears of disappointment
- …
- [countable] a person or thing that is disappointing
- a bitter/major disappointment
- That new restaurant was a big disappointment.
- He's suffered a whole string of disappointments this week.
- disappointment to somebody I always felt I was a disappointment to my father.
Extra Examples- What a disappointment he had turned out to be!
- This news has come as a disappointment to local business leaders.
- The following year brought a major disappointment.
- The film was a box-office disappointment.
- The ending of the book is a real disappointment.
- The cancellation of the tour was a great disappointment for the many fans of the band.
- The Mandarin Bar is a complete disappointment.
- She's had a lot of disappointments in the past.
- Over the years they suffered one disappointment after another.
- It was a big disappointment to us when she left.
- I'm afraid I was a sad disappointment to my mother.
- His second disappointment came last year when he failed to get selected for the first team.
- Her past is marred by romantic disappointments.
- His 2023 season will be considered a disappointment.
- He has proved a great disappointment to those hoping for change in the region.
- A terrible disappointment awaited them.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
- bitter
- crushing
- …
- have
- experience
- suffer
- …
- come
- follow something
- disappointment for
- disappointment to
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