an event or action that causes serious harm, disappointment, or problems

coup dur, atteinte sévère
a state of embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed

déception, dépit, contrariété
feeling disappointed and sad, especially due to experiencing an unexpected failure

découragé, démotivé, déçu
to wrinkle the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes

se froisser, se plisser
feeling downcast, discouraged, or in low spirits

abattu, découragé
a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

découragement, abattement, tristesse
to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them to feel let down or unhappy

décevoir
not satisfied or happy with something, because it did not meet one's expectations or hopes

déçu
not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

décevant
dissatisfaction that is resulted from the unfulfillment of one's expectations

déception
a feeling or expression of not agreeing with or liking something

désapprobation, réprobation
feeling disappointed because someone or something is not as worthy or good as one believed

désabusé
the sadness and worry provoked by an unpleasant surprise

désarroi
to make someone feel angry, upset, or resentful over time

aigrir, envenimer
angry or disappointed for a long time, often showing this feeling

aigri, amer
to disappoint or abandon someone by not meeting their expectations or providing support

décevoir
experiencing great sadness, shock, or disappointment

dévasté, effondré
to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

déplorer
to feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done, often wishing it had been different

regretter, se repentir
feeling sorrow or disappointment about a past action, decision, or outcome

plein de regrets
to blame someone for a mistake they made

reprocher
to express or convey emotions, such as relief, sadness, or contentment, by releasing a deep audible breath

soupirer, pousser un soupir
feeling ashamed or apologetic about something that one has or has not done

désolé
twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor

ironique
