DISAPPOINTMENT Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word disappointment. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DISAPPOINTMENT
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letdown | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized | ||||||||
bitterness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will • a rough and bitter manner • the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth • the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste | ||||||||
chagrin | nounn | |||||||
noun • strong feelings of embarrassment verb • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||||
desolation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being decayed or destroyed • a bleak and desolate atmosphere • sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned • an event that results in total destruction | ||||||||
discouragement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles • the expression of opposition and disapproval • the act of discouraging | ||||||||
disheartenment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles • a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted | ||||||||
disillusion | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • freeing from false belief or illusions verb • free from enchantment | ||||||||
disillusionment | nounn | |||||||
noun • freeing from false belief or illusions | ||||||||
dismay | verbv | |||||||
noun • the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles • fear resulting from the awareness of danger verb • lower someone's spirits; make downhearted • fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised | ||||||||
displeasure | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something | ||||||||
dissatisfaction | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feeling of being displeased and discontent | ||||||||
failure | ||||||||
noun • an act that fails • an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose • lack of success • a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently • an unexpected omission • inability to discharge all your debts as they come due • loss of ability to function normally | ||||||||
frustration | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals • an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts • a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized | ||||||||
regret | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment verb • feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about • feel sad about the loss or absence of • decline formally or politely • express with regret | ||||||||
sadness | nounn | |||||||
noun • emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being • the state of being sad • the quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness | ||||||||
sorrow | nounn | |||||||
noun • an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement • sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment • something that causes great unhappiness • the state of being sad verb • feel grief | ||||||||
unhappiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being • state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief | ||||||||
vexation | nounn | |||||||
noun • anger produced by some annoying irritation • the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed • something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness • the act of troubling or annoying someone | ||||||||
dashing hopes | ||||||||
noun • an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone |