disappointment

noun

(uncountable) The feeling or state of being disappointed: a feeling of sadness or frustration when something is not as good as one hoped or expected, or when something bad unexpectedly happens.

(countable) An example or the act of disappointing: a circumstance in which a positive expectation is not achieved.

(countable) Something or someone that disappoints: that which causes disappointment.

Roots

disdis- · Latin · apart, not punctum-point · Latin · point, prick

Synonyms for disappointment

disillusionmentn frustrationn disillusionn disenchantmentn unhappinessn dissatisfactionn chagrinn displeasuren discouragementn discontentmentn disgruntlementn regretv resentmentn discontentn dejectionn

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Where does disappointment come from?

The word disappointment breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: dis-, from Latin dis (“apart, not”); and -point, from Latin punctum (“point, prick”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.