disappointment
Example Sentences
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Lucy Sheers, who runs Lucy Bakes, said that despite the disappointment of the show being cancelled, it turned out to be a positive for her business.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
After years of disappointment, a random eBay trawl turned up a surprise offer of the long-lost chocolate mints, with a notice for mint vintage items.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Tech looks set to lead the way south on Thursday, with investors showing disappointment over less-than-perfect Broadcom results.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
That massive number, though, is a small disappointment.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
“Hi,” I said, trying to hide my disappointment, though I was still curious as to why she wanted me.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
Vocabulary lists containing disappointment
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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