disappointment
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #2970 in the learning path
失望；沮丧
Definitions
n. sadness because something was not as good as expected
失望；沮丧
n. someone or something that fails to meet your hopes
令人失望的人或事
Example
Her face showed disappointment when the picnic was cancelled.
野餐取消时，她脸上露出了失望的神情。
Teaching young people to cope with disappointment can help them respond more positively to academic setbacks.
教年轻人应对失望，有助于他们更积极地面对学业上的挫折。
Collocations
- to my disappointment
- a bitter disappointment
- cope with disappointment
Word family
- disappoint (v.)
- disappointed (adj.)
- disappointing (adj.)
Synonyms
- dismay
- letdown
Antonyms
- satisfaction
Usage tip
指情绪通常不可数；指令人失望的事可用a disappointment。
FAQ
- What does disappointment mean?
- sadness because something was not as good as expected someone or something that fails to meet your hopes
- How is disappointment pronounced?
- UK /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/, US /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
