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disappointment

The correct spelling is disappointment.

How to pronounce disappointment

/dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
noun

IPA: /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

Say it like: Dis-app-oyn-tme-nt

The correct spelling is disappointment. A feeling of sadness or frustration when a strongly held expectation is not met. For example: "Our trip to California was a disappointment."

Usage Examples

Our trip to California was a disappointment.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A feeling of sadness or frustration when a strongly held expectation is not met.
  2. 2.A circumstance in which a strongly held expectation is not met.
  3. 3.That which causes feelings of disappointment.

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