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disappointment

Noun

1. the feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

Example sentence: His face showed unmistakable signs of disappointment when he didn't win the award.

Verb

1. to cause disappointment or to fail to meet expectations.

Example sentence: The poor quality of the product will disappoint many customers.

Adjective

1. causing or resulting in disappointment.

Example sentence: The disappointing movie failed to captivate its audience.

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