DISAPPOINTMENT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

Example: his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment

Categories: Dissatisfaction

Part of speech: Noun

an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone

Categories: Failure

disappoint – A related word in the same word family.

-ment – A related word in the same word family.

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