dis·ap·point·ment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
失望,挫折;令人失望的事
Dis·ap·point·ment n.
1. The act of disappointing, or the state of being disappointed; defeat or failure of expectation or hope; miscarriage of design or plan; frustration.
If we hope for things of which we have not thoroughly considered the value, our disappointment will be greater than our pleasure in the fruition of them. --Addison.
In disappointment thou canst bless. --Keble.
2. That which disappoints.
Syn: -- Miscarriage; frustration; balk.
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disappointment
n 1: a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your
expectations are not realized; "his hopes were so high
he was doomed to disappointment" [syn: letdown]
2: an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone [syn: dashing
hopes]