English Words for "Disappointment"

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body blow [noun]

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

Ex: The injury was a body blow to his career .

chagrin [noun]

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

Ex: Despite his best efforts , he could n't conceal his chagrin at being overlooked for the promotion .

crestfallen [adjective]

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

Ex: They were crestfallen when their project , on which they had worked tirelessly , was rejected .

to crumple [verb]

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

Ex: The comedian 's exaggerated expression caused the audience to crumple with laughter .

dejected [adjective]

feeling downcast, discouraged, or in low spirits

Ex: After receiving the rejection letter, she walked away from the interview dejected and teary-eyed.

dejection [noun]

a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

Ex: The constant setbacks in his career led to a growing sense of dejection and frustration .

to disappoint [verb]

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

Ex: Getting a low grade on the test disappointed her .

disappointed [adjective]

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

Ex: The disappointed expression on her face revealed her sadness .

disappointing [adjective]

not fulfilling one's expectations or hopes

Ex: Receiving a disappointing grade on the exam was a blow to her confidence .

disappointment [noun]

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

Ex: He tried to hide his disappointment when the concert was canceled due to bad weather .

disapproval [noun]

a feeling or expression of not agreeing with or liking something

Ex: He sensed their disapproval and stayed quiet .

disillusioned [adjective]

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

Ex: The once-idealistic activist grew disillusioned with the lack of progress in social justice issues.

dismay [noun]

the sadness and worry provoked by an unpleasant surprise

Ex: He looked at the broken vase in dismay , unsure of how it happened .

to embitter [verb]

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

Ex: The scandal embittered the community .

embittered [adjective]

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

Ex: The defeat left him embittered and resentful.

to fail [verb]

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

Ex: When the crucial moment arrived , his courage failed him .

gutted [adjective]

experiencing great sadness, shock, or disappointment

Ex: The team was gutted after their star player got injured just before the championship.

to lament [verb]

to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

Ex: The poet wrote verses to lament the loss of a cherished friendship .

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: He regretted not telling his friend how much he appreciated their friendship before it was too late .

regretful [adjective]

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

Ex: The company was regretful for the oversight that led to the product recall , acknowledging the inconvenience caused to customers .

to reproach [verb]

to blame someone for a mistake they made

Ex: Instead of shouting , the manager chose to reproach the employee privately for the error in the report .

to sigh [verb]

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

Ex: With a heavy heart , she sighed her regret for not being able to attend the important family gathering .

sorry [adjective]

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

Ex: I 'm really sorry for the mistake I made earlier .

wry [adjective]

twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor

Ex: She made a wry comment about the irony of the situation.

Feelings
Anger	Temperament	Outbursts & Hostility	Expressing Anger
Provoking Anger	Boredom	Disappointment	Disgust
Embarrassment	Excitement	Fear States	Fear Reactions
Happy Moods	Joyful Actions & States	Hunger	Loneliness & Hate
Love & Expressing Affection	Loving & Affectionate	Nervous	Feelings & Showing Interest
Surprise	Tiredness & Thirst	States of Unhappiness	Expressing or Provoking Unhappiness
Unhappiness Descriptors	Worry