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

zware klap, harde slag
a state of embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed

verdriet, vernedering
feeling disappointed and sad, especially due to experiencing an unexpected failure

terneergeslagen, ontmoedigd
to wrinkle the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes

verfrommelen, fronsen
feeling downcast, discouraged, or in low spirits

neerslachtig, ontmoedigd
a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

neerslachtigheid, somberheid
to fail to meet someone's expectations or hopes, causing them to feel let down or unhappy

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

teleurgesteld
not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

teleurstellend, ontmoedigend
dissatisfaction that is resulted from the unfulfillment of one's expectations

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

afkeuring, verwerping
feeling disappointed because someone or something is not as worthy or good as one believed

gedesillusioneerd, ontgoocheld
the sadness and worry provoked by an unpleasant surprise

ontsteltenis, wanhoop
to make someone feel angry, upset, or resentful over time

verbitteren, verontwaardigen
angry or disappointed for a long time, often showing this feeling

verbitterd, verontwaardigd
to disappoint or abandon someone by not meeting their expectations or providing support

teleurstellen, in de steek laten
experiencing great sadness, shock, or disappointment

kapot, teleurgesteld
to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

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

berouwen, spijt hebben
feeling sorrow or disappointment about a past action, decision, or outcome

berouwvol, spijtig
to blame someone for a mistake they made

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

zuchten, een zucht slaken
