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body blow
body blow
[noun]

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

Ex: Closing the factory was a body blow to the local community .
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chagrin
chagrin
[noun]

a state of embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed

Ex: Her chagrin was evident when she discovered she had accidentally sent the email to the wrong recipient .
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crestfallen
crestfallen
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She became crestfallen upon discovering that her artwork had been vandalized .
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to crumple

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

Ex: Years of laughter and sun exposure had caused her once-smooth skin to crumple with fine lines .
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dejected
dejected
[Adjective]

feeling downcast, discouraged, or in low spirits

Ex: The team looked dejected after losing the championship game in the final minutes.
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dejection
dejection
[noun]

a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

Ex: Failing the exam for the second time heightened his dejection and self-doubt .
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to disappoint

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

Ex: Not receiving the promotion she was hoping for disappointed Jane.
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disappointed
disappointed
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The coach seemed disappointed with the team 's performance .
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disappointing
disappointing
[Adjective]

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

Ex: Her reaction to the gift was surprisingly disappointing.
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disappointment

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

Ex: Despite the disappointment of not winning the competition , she was proud of how much she had learned .
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disapproval

a feeling or expression of not agreeing with or liking something

Ex: She looked at him with disapproval when he arrived late .
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disillusioned
disillusioned
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He became disillusioned with his idol after learning about the celebrity 's unethical behavior behind the scenes .
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dismay
dismay
[noun]

the sadness and worry provoked by an unpleasant surprise

Ex: The company 's sudden closure caused widespread dismay among the employees .
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to embitter

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

Ex: The harsh criticism embittered the student .
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embittered
embittered
[Adjective]

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

Ex: An embittered old man sat alone , remembering past injustices .
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to fail
to fail
[Verb]

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

Ex: Knowing she had failed her mentor weighed heavily on her conscience .
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gutted
gutted
[Adjective]

experiencing great sadness, shock, or disappointment

Ex: She felt gutted after hearing that her favorite band canceled the concert.
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to lament
to lament
[Verb]

to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

Ex: The mourners gathered to lament the tragic death of their community leader .
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to regret
to regret
[Verb]

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

Ex: They regretted not taking the job offer and wondered what could have been .
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regretful
regretful
[Adjective]

feeling sorrow or disappointment about a past action, decision, or outcome

Ex: Looking back , he was regretful for not spending more time with his family when they were younger .
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to reproach

to blame someone for a mistake they made

Ex: The mother reproached her child for the rude behavior towards a classmate .
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to sigh
to sigh
[Verb]

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

Ex: He sighed his frustration as he struggled to understand the complex instructions .
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sorry
sorry
[Adjective]

feeling ashamed or apologetic about something that one has or has not done

Ex: The teacher seemed sorry when she realized the assignment was unclear .
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wry
wry
[Adjective]

twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor

Ex: His wry expression showed he wasn’t taking the situation too seriously.
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