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DISAPPOINTMENT Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word disappointment. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For DISAPPOINTMENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disappointment, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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dissatisfaction failure

Alternatives for LETDOWN

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