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DISAPPOINTMENTS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word disappointments. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word disappointments. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DISAPPOINTMENTS

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defeat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

• the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

verb

• win a victory over

• thwart the passage of

discontent
nounn
adjective

• showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing

noun

• a longing for something better than the present situation

verb

• make dissatisfied

disgruntlement
nounn
noun

• a feeling of sulky discontent

disheartenment
nounn
noun

• the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

• a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted

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

dissatisfaction
nounn
noun

• the feeling of being displeased and discontent

discouragements
nounn
noun

• the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

• the expression of opposition and disapproval

• the act of discouraging

failures
nounn
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

frustrations
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

letdowns
nounn
noun

• a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

setbacks
nounn
noun

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

letdown
nounn
noun

• a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

dashing hopes
noun

• an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone

Best Hypernyms For DISAPPOINTMENTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disappointments, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
circumstances dissatisfaction failure accidents events experiences incidents occurrences outcomes situations

Alternatives for DEFEAT

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