disappointment
Example Sentences
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News that Law will not stand trial for murder came as a disappointment to some families.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Fans took to social media to critique the “Book of Life” creator, sharing their disappointment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The index slips from record levels Tuesday, dragged by a 6.3% decline for Ferrari after investors reacted with disappointment to a new electric supercar.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Too dry and it tastes like disappointment in casserole form.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
“Yeah,” I agree, trying to hide my disappointment.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
Vocabulary lists containing disappointment
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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