disappointments

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saddening situation; letdown n.
mental upset; displeasure n.

NOUN

saddening situation; letdown

Synonyms

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blow defeat disaster failure mistake obstacle setback

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blunder bummer bust calamity discouragement downer downfall drag dud error fiasco fizzle impasse inefficacy lemon miscalculation mischance misfortune mishap slip washout

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bitter pill blind alley bringdown false alarm faux pas flash in the pan old one-two

Antonyms

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achievement attainment blessing good fortune success triumph win

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accuracy advantage boon correction happiness

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boost comfort delight encouragement euphoria help miracle pleasure relief satisfaction wonder

NOUN

mental upset; displeasure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adversity blow chagrin defeat discontent disenchantment disillusionment dissatisfaction failure frustration letdown regret setback

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bafflement despondency discouragement disgruntlement disillusion distress mortification

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adverse fate lack of success nonsuccess the knocks unfulfillment

Antonyms

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achievement aid attainment blessing boon contentedness encouragement happiness help pleasure satisfaction success triumph win

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boost comfort delight euphoria miracle relief wonder

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disappointments

Their record includes critically acclaimed movies but several box-office disappointments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

"I look back at my career and think how remarkable it has been. The highs, the lows, the failures, the disappointments and the successes."

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

“I love my mountain of disappointments, I do, but I’m human and my mountain is starting to sting more than it used to,” Krumholtz said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

As the country celebrates 250 years since independence, many Americans and immigrants know the daily reality of chasing that dream -- through countless disappointments and endless striving.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

Then with a whoop the cubes flew from his hand to a chorus of amazements and disappointments.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison